Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-30), Al Kathiri Holding Co's Beta is 0.9971.
Al Kathiri Holding Co (SAU:3008) 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)
* 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, Al Kathiri Holding 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 Kathiri Holding Co Beta vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Al Kathiri Holding Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Kathiri Holding 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 Kathiri Holding Co (SAU:3008) has a Beta of 0.9971 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Al Kathiri Holding Co and its competitors.
Is Al Kathiri Holding Co's Beta too high?
Al Kathiri Holding Co's current Beta is 0.9971. Overall, Al Kathiri Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Kathiri Holding Co's Beta compare to CRH and VMC?
Al Kathiri Holding Co's Beta of 0.9971 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 Al Kathiri Holding Co and its competitors. Al Kathiri Holding Co's current Beta is 0.9971. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Kathiri Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Kathiri Holding Co (SAU:3008) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼3.99, compared to a current price of ﷼1.60 — trading 59.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.9971. Al Kathiri Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 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 Kathiri Holding Co (SAU:3008), the current Beta is 0.9971 as of Jun. 30, 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 Kathiri Holding Co (SAU:3008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Kathiri Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼1.60 is trading 59.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼3.99.
GuruFocus considers Al Kathiri Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3008:
Beta: 0.9971
GF Value™: ﷼3.99 vs. price of ﷼1.60 (59.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Kathiri Holding Co is engaged in the building materials business. The company transfers, distributes, and sells cement to local markets in all regions of the Kingdom, mainly the markets of the central region and the western region. It also distributes and supplies raw materials for the production of ready-made concrete of all kinds. The company has established a prefabricated concrete plant. The activities of the company later expanded to include the production of ready-mixed concrete and the manufacture of Imdo panels. The company generates the majority of its revenue from concrete sales. The Group is organized into business segments based on its products and services: Contracting/development revenues, and the sale of cement and materials.
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