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.
Consumer Portfolio Services Volatility Related Terms
CPSS vs JFIN, MFIN, PMTS: Volatility Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Consumer Portfolio Services'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.
Consumer Portfolio Services Volatility vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Consumer Portfolio Services's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Consumer Portfolio Services's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
*
√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.
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) has a Volatility of 37.07% 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 Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services' Volatility too high?
Consumer Portfolio Services' current Volatility is 37.07%. Overall, Consumer Portfolio Services has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Consumer Portfolio Services' Volatility compare to JFIN and MFIN?
Consumer Portfolio Services' Volatility of 37.07% can be compared against companies in the Credit Services 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 Credit Services company?
A good Volatility depends on the Credit Services 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 Consumer Portfolio Services and its competitors. Consumer Portfolio Services's current Volatility is 37.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Consumer Portfolio Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.11, compared to a current price of $9.55 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 37.07%. Consumer Portfolio Services' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS), the current Volatility is 37.07% 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 Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Consumer Portfolio Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.55 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.11.
GuruFocus considers Consumer Portfolio Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CPSS:
Volatility: 37.07%
GF Value™: $9.11 vs. price of $9.55 (4.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc is a U.S based company operating in the specialty finance sector. Its business is to purchase and service retail automobile contracts originated by franchised automobile dealers and, to a lesser extent by select independent dealers in the United States in the sale of new and used automobiles, light trucks, and passenger vans. Through its automobile contract purchases, the company provides indirect financing to the customers of dealers having limited credit histories, low incomes, or past credit problems, who it refers to as sub-prime customers. It serves as an alternative source of financing for dealers, facilitating sales to customers.
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