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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.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) 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.
United Development Co QPSC Volatility Related Terms
United Development Co QPSC Volatility Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, United Development Co QPSC'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.
United Development Co QPSC Volatility vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, United Development Co QPSC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Development Co QPSC's Volatility falls into.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) 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.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) has a Volatility of 12.56% as of Aug. 30, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on United Development Co QPSC and its competitors.
Is United Development Co QPSC's Volatility too high?
United Development Co QPSC's current Volatility is 12.56%. Overall, United Development Co QPSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Development Co QPSC's Volatility compare to competitors?
United Development Co QPSC's Volatility of 12.56% can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Volatility depends on the Real Estate 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 United Development Co QPSC and its competitors. United Development Co QPSC's current Volatility is 12.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Development Co QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق1.22, compared to a current price of ر.ق0.77 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 12.56%. United Development Co QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD), the current Volatility is 12.56% as of Aug. 30, 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق0.77 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق1.22.
GuruFocus considers United Development Co QPSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:UDCD:
Volatility: 12.56%
GF Value™: ر.ق1.22 vs. price of ر.ق0.77 (36.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:UDCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Development Co QPSC develops real estate for sale or rental in Qatar. It operates in six segments: Urban Development includes real estate development and construction activities; Hospitality & Leisure includes investment and development of hotels, leisure facilities, and the sale of luxurious items; Infrastructure & Utilities includes construction and management of district cooling systems and marina activities; Educational services includes providing educational services; Healthcare includes providing healthcare services; and Other operations include providing information technology solutions and other services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Urban Development segment.
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