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.
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.
Essex Property Trust Volatility Related Terms
BSP:E1SS34 vs INVH, SUI, MAA: Volatility Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Essex Property Trust'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.
Essex Property Trust Volatility vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Essex Property Trust's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essex Property Trust's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√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.
Essex Property Trust (BSP:E1SS34) has a Volatility of 13.12% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Essex Property Trust and its competitors.
Is Essex Property Trust's Volatility too high?
Essex Property Trust's current Volatility is 13.12%. Overall, Essex Property Trust has a GF Score™ of 17/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essex Property Trust's Volatility compare to INVH and SUI?
Essex Property Trust's Volatility of 13.12% can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Volatility depends on the REITs 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 Essex Property Trust and its competitors. Essex Property Trust's current Volatility is 13.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essex Property Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essex Property Trust (BSP:E1SS34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$138.61, compared to a current price of R$146.85 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 13.12%. Essex Property Trust's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 12 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 Essex Property Trust (BSP:E1SS34), the current Volatility is 13.12% as of Jun. 27, 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 Essex Property Trust (BSP:E1SS34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essex Property Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$146.85 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$138.61.
GuruFocus considers Essex Property Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:E1SS34:
Volatility: 13.12%
GF Value™: R$138.61 vs. price of R$146.85 (5.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:E1SS34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essex Property Trust owns a portfolio of 259 apartment communities with over 63,000 units. The company focuses on owning large, high-quality properties on the West Coast in the urban and suburban submarkets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle.
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