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), Barrick Mining's Volatility is 46.19%.
Barrick Mining (NYSE:B) 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.
Barrick Mining Volatility Related Terms
B vs NEM, AU, CDE: Volatility Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Barrick Mining'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.
Barrick Mining Volatility vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Barrick Mining's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barrick Mining's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
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√ 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.
Barrick Mining (B) has a Volatility of 46.19% 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 Barrick Mining and its competitors.
Is Barrick Mining's Volatility too high?
Barrick Mining's current Volatility is 46.19%. Overall, Barrick Mining has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barrick Mining's Volatility compare to NEM and AU?
Barrick Mining's Volatility of 46.19% 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 Barrick Mining and its competitors. Barrick Mining's current Volatility is 46.19%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barrick Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrick Mining (B) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.18, compared to a current price of $36.46 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 46.19%. Barrick Mining's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Barrick Mining (B), the current Volatility is 46.19% 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.
Is Barrick Mining (B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barrick Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.46 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.18.
GuruFocus considers Barrick Mining to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for B:
Volatility: 46.19%
GF Value™: $32.18 vs. price of $36.46 (13.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Based in Toronto, Barrick is one of the world's largest gold miners. In 2025, the firm sold about 3.3 million attributable ounces of gold and about 220,000 metric tons of copper. At end-2025, Barrick had about two decades of gold reserves along with significant copper reserves. After buying Randgold in 2019 and combining its Nevada mines in a joint venture with competitor Newmont later that year, it operates mines in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The company also has growing copper exposure, driven by the expansion of its Lumwana mine in Zambia and the development of its Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan. It intends to undertake an IPO of its joint venture stakes in Nevada Gold Mines and Pueblo Viejo along with its Fourmile deposit later in 2026.
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