Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Beta: 0.5316 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SAU:9516 Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516
67 GF Score
Price ﷼23.40
GF Value ﷼79.58
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Natural Gas Distribution Co Beta?

Natural Gas Distribution Co SAU:9516 -0.43% 67 Beta is 0.5316 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:9516 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼79.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-18), Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta is 0.5316.

Natural Gas Distribution Co  (SAU:9516) 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)

Natural Gas Distribution Co Beta Related Terms

Natural Gas Distribution Co Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta can be seen below:

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Natural Gas Distribution Co Beta Chart

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SAU:9516 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Beta Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Natural Gas Distribution 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.

Natural Gas Distribution Co Beta vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta falls into.


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Natural Gas Distribution 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 0.5316 mean?
Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) has a Beta of 0.5316 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta too high?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Beta is 0.5316. Overall, Natural Gas Distribution Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta compare to ATO and NI?
Natural Gas Distribution Co's Beta of 0.5316 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Beta depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co and its competitors. Natural Gas Distribution Co's current Beta is 0.5316. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Natural Gas Distribution Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼79.58, compared to a current price of ﷼23.40 — trading 70.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.5316. Natural Gas Distribution Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516), the current Beta is 0.5316 as of Jul. 18, 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 Natural Gas Distribution Co (SAU:9516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Natural Gas Distribution Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼23.40 is trading 70.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼79.58. GuruFocus considers Natural Gas Distribution Co to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAU:9516:

  • Beta: 0.5316
  • GF Value™: ﷼79.58 vs. price of ﷼23.40 (70.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Natural Gas Distribution Co Business Description

Address Al-Kharj Road, Second Industrial City, Riyadh, SAU, 11382
Natural Gas Distribution Co is engaged in the operation and maintenance of natural gas networks in the second industrial city and industrial cities in the Kingdom. The company's business is to supply the factories located in the second industrial city in Riyadh. It is supplied with natural gas from Saudi Aramco through a main pipeline.
67GF Score

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