Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-29), Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta is 1.3714.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co Beta Related Terms
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co Beta Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Steel subindustry, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co Beta vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) has a Beta of 1.3714 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co and its competitors.
Is Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta too high?
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's current Beta is 1.3714. Overall, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta compare to NUE and STLD?
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's Beta of 1.3714 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Steel company?
A good Beta depends on the Steel industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co and its competitors. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's current Beta is 1.3714. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼36.17, compared to a current price of ﷼41.24 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.3714. Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304), the current Beta is 1.3714 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co (SAU:1304) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼41.24 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼36.17.
GuruFocus considers Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1304:
Beta: 1.3714
GF Value™: ﷼36.17 vs. price of ﷼41.24 (14% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1304 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co Business Description
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co is a manufacturer of tubes, pipes and hollow shapes from iron, metal structures and their parts for bridges and towers, poles and their parts, including poles, lighting cabins, traffic lights, etc. and installation of prefabricated steel structures for industrial facilities. The company produces and sells steel welded tubes, steel sheets, steel reinforcement bars, and three-dimension space structures. The company's operating segments include Construction, Electricity and Renewable Energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Construction segment.The company has production facilities at Jeddah, Dammam and Yanbu.
55GF Score
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