American West Metals (ASX:AW1) Volatility: 83.71% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


What is American West Metals Volatility?

American West Metals ASX:AW1 Volatility is 83.71% as of Jun. 25, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-06-25), American West Metals's Volatility is 83.71%.

American West Metals  (ASX:AW1) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

American West Metals Volatility Related Terms

American West Metals Volatility Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, American West Metals's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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.

American West Metals Volatility vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, American West Metals's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where American West Metals's Volatility falls into.


American West Metals  (ASX:AW1) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 83.71% mean?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a Volatility of 83.71% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on American West Metals and its competitors.
Is American West Metals' Volatility too high?
American West Metals' current Volatility is 83.71%.
How does American West Metals' Volatility compare to competitors?
American West Metals' Volatility of 83.71% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Volatility depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on American West Metals and its competitors. American West Metals's current Volatility is 83.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American West Metals stock overvalued right now?
American West Metals (ASX:AW1) has a current Volatility of 83.71%. The current Volatility is 83.71%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For American West Metals (ASX:AW1), the current Volatility is 83.71% as of Jun. 25, 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.

American West Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges AWMLF:USAR84:Germany
Address 28 Ord Street, Suite 2, Level 2, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005
American West Metals Ltd is focused on growth through the discovery and development of base metal mineral deposits. It is focused on developing its mineral deposits at the Storm Copper Project and Seal Project in Canada, and the West Desert Project and the Copper Warrior Project, both located in Utah. The company is organized into one main operating segment, which involves the exploration of minerals in Canada and the United States.