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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) 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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Volatility Related Terms
BAH:BBK vs PNC: Volatility Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC'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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Volatility vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Volatility falls into.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) 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.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) has a Volatility of 20.51% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Volatility too high?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Volatility is 20.51%. Overall, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC has a GF Score™ of 8/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Volatility compare to PNC?
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's Volatility of 20.51% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC and its competitors. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's current Volatility is 20.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.52, compared to a current price of BHD0.59 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 20.51%. Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 6 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK), the current Volatility is 20.51% as of Jun. 26, 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 Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC (BAH:BBK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.59 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.52.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:BBK:
Volatility: 20.51%
GF Value™: BHD0.52 vs. price of BHD0.59 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:BBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC Business Description
Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC is a public shareholding company engaged in providing commercial banking and wealth management services. The various products and services offered by the company include different types of deposit accounts, loans and advances, insurance and investment products, online banking, telebanking services, trade finance, and others. It also engages in credit card operations and business process outsourcing services through its subsidiaries. The company's operating segment includes Retail banking, Corporate banking, International banking, and Investment, treasury, and other activities. It generates maximum revenue from the Investment, treasury, and other activities segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Bahrain and also has a presence in other markets.
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