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 (2026-07-07), Card Factory's Volatility is 39.84%.
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDl) 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.
Card Factory Volatility Related Terms
CHIX:CARDL vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Volatility Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Card Factory'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.
Card Factory Volatility vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Card Factory's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Card Factory's Volatility falls into.
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.
Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) has a Volatility of 39.84% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Card Factory and its competitors.
Is Card Factory's Volatility too high?
Card Factory's current Volatility is 39.84%. Overall, Card Factory has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Card Factory's Volatility compare to CASY and WSM?
Card Factory's Volatility of 39.84% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Volatility depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Card Factory and its competitors. Card Factory's current Volatility is 39.84%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Card Factory stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.11, compared to a current price of £0.67 — trading 39.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 39.84%. Card Factory's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL), the current Volatility is 39.84% as of Jul. 07, 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 Card Factory (CHIX:CARDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Card Factory stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.67 is trading 39.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.11.
GuruFocus considers Card Factory to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CARDL:
Volatility: 39.84%
GF Value™: £1.11 vs. price of £0.67 (39.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CARDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Card Factory PLC is a British retailer of greeting cards. The principal activities of the Company operations are as a vertically integrated, omnichannel retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Its products are offered via stores present in the United Kingdom, as well as online through websites: Card Factory and Getting Personal. The company's revenue is principally attributable to the retail sale of cards, dressings, and gifts. The business model is vertically integrated. It has an in-house design team, a printing facility, and a central warehousing facility.
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