How much the stock moves for every 1% the market moves. Beta 1.5 is roughly 50% more volatile than the S&P 500.
How to read it
Under 0.8: defensive. Around 1: moves with the market. Above 1.3: amplifies both directions — size positions smaller.
Limits
Computed against the S&P 500 — for KSA stocks read it as loose context, not a precise number.
Related terms
Definitions describe how Easy Sahm computes and reads each figure. Analysis, not financial advice.