National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) Beta: 1.3004 (As of Jul. 24, 2026)

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SAU:4005 National Medical Care Co SAU:4005
94 GF Score
Price ﷼115.00
GF Value ﷼210.40
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is National Medical Care Co Beta?

National Medical Care Co SAU:4005 +5.50% 94 Beta is 1.3004 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4005 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼210.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-24), National Medical Care Co's Beta is 1.3004.


National Medical Care Co  (SAU:4005) 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 Medical Care Co Beta Related Terms


National Medical Care Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for National Medical Care Co's Beta can be seen below:

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National Medical Care Co Beta Chart

National Medical Care Co Annual Data
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National Medical Care Co Quarterly Data
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SAU:4005 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Beta Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, National Medical Care 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 Medical Care Co Beta vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, National Medical Care Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Medical Care Co's Beta falls into.


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National Medical Care Co Beta Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 1.3004 mean?
National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) has a Beta of 1.3004 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for National Medical Care Co and its competitors.
Is National Medical Care Co's Beta too high?
National Medical Care Co's current Beta is 1.3004. Overall, National Medical Care Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Medical Care Co's Beta compare to HCA and THC?
National Medical Care Co's Beta of 1.3004 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Beta depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Medical Care Co and its competitors. National Medical Care Co's current Beta is 1.3004. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Medical Care Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼210.40, compared to a current price of ﷼115.00 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.3004. National Medical Care Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Medical Care Co (SAU:4005), the current Beta is 1.3004 as of Jul. 24, 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 Medical Care Co (SAU:4005) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Medical Care Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼115.00 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼210.40. GuruFocus considers National Medical Care Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4005:

  • Beta: 1.3004
  • GF Value™: ﷼210.40 vs. price of ﷼115.00 (45.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4005 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


National Medical Care Co Business Description

Address Al Imam Ahmad Ibn hanbal Street, P.O. Box 29393, Arrayyan District, Riyadh, SAU, 11457
National Medical Care Co is engaged in the business to establish, own, equip, manage, maintain, and operate healthcare facilities and provide home health care services. The company trades medicines, medical equipment, and supplies in wholesale and retail trade. Geographically, all operations are conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company generates revenue through the Rendering of clinical services, and the Sale of pharmaceuticals.
94GF Score

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