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Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-22), National Gypsum Co's Beta is 1.1765.
National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) 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)
National Gypsum Co Beta Related Terms
National Gypsum Co Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for National Gypsum Co's Beta can be seen below:
* 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 Building Materials subindustry, National Gypsum 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.
National Gypsum Co Beta vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, National Gypsum Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Gypsum 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.
National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) has a Beta of 1.1765 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for National Gypsum Co and its competitors.
Is National Gypsum Co's Beta too high?
National Gypsum Co's current Beta is 1.1765. Overall, National Gypsum Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Gypsum Co's Beta compare to CRH and VMC?
National Gypsum Co's Beta of 1.1765 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Beta depends on the Building Materials 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 National Gypsum Co and its competitors. National Gypsum Co's current Beta is 1.1765. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Gypsum Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼24.01, compared to a current price of ﷼13.92 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.1765. National Gypsum Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090), the current Beta is 1.1765 as of Jul. 22, 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 National Gypsum Co (SAU:2090) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Gypsum Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼13.92 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼24.01.
GuruFocus considers National Gypsum Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2090:
Beta: 1.1765
GF Value™: ﷼24.01 vs. price of ﷼13.92 (42% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2090 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Gypsum Co is engaged in the manufacture and production of gypsum and its derivatives extracted from concession areas, trading in gypsum and its derivatives, the production of various materials that can be extracted from gypsum mechanically and chemically, and carrying out all the necessary work to achieve its purpose. The company has concession rights for raw stone in three concession areas (quarries) in the cities of Riyadh, Dammam, and Yanbu. Its products include Plastering gypsum, Splash powder, Machine-sprayed gypsum, Adhesive plaster, Agricultural gypsum, and New gypsum products, including ceramic gypsum, medical gypsum, glue gypsum, molding gypsum, solid gypsum for facades, fast-setting gypsum, and high-resistance gypsum. It operates in a single segment.
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