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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) 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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Volatility Related Terms
ASX:PIC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Volatility Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Perpetual Equity Investment Co'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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Volatility vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Volatility falls into.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√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.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) has a Volatility of 9.38% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Volatility too high?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Volatility is 9.38%. Overall, Perpetual Equity Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Volatility compare to BLK and BX?
Perpetual Equity Investment Co's Volatility of 9.38% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co and its competitors. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's current Volatility is 9.38%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.47, compared to a current price of A$1.17 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 9.38%. Perpetual Equity Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC), the current Volatility is 9.38% as of Jun. 29, 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 Perpetual Equity Investment Co (ASX:PIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perpetual Equity Investment Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.17 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.47.
GuruFocus considers Perpetual Equity Investment Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PIC:
Volatility: 9.38%
GF Value™: A$1.47 vs. price of A$1.17 (20.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Business Description
Perpetual Equity Investment Co Ltd is an investment company. Its investment objective is to provide investors with an income stream and long-term capital growth in excess of its benchmark (the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index) over a minimum 5-year investment period. The company invests in a concentrated and actively managed portfolio of Australian-listed securities with a mid-cap focus and cash, deposit products, and senior debt, together with opportunistic allocations to globally listed securities.
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