Great Western Mining (FRA:8GW0) Volatility: 165.70% (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


What is Great Western Mining Volatility?

Great Western Mining FRA:8GW0 +4.55% Volatility is 165.70% as of Jul. 01, 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

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 (2026-07-01), Great Western Mining's Volatility is 165.70%.

Great Western Mining  (FRA:8GW0) 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.

Great Western Mining Volatility Related Terms

Great Western Mining Volatility Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Great Western Mining'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.

Great Western Mining Volatility vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Great Western Mining's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Great Western Mining's Volatility falls into.


Great Western Mining  (FRA:8GW0) Volatility Calculation

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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 165.70% mean?
Great Western Mining (FRA:8GW0) has a Volatility of 165.70% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Great Western Mining and its competitors.
Is Great Western Mining's Volatility too high?
Great Western Mining's current Volatility is 165.70%.
How does Great Western Mining's Volatility compare to competitors?
Great Western Mining's Volatility of 165.70% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Volatility depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Great Western Mining and its competitors. Great Western Mining's current Volatility is 165.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Western Mining stock overvalued right now?
Great Western Mining (FRA:8GW0) has a current Volatility of 165.70%. The current Volatility is 165.70%. 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 Great Western Mining (FRA:8GW0), the current Volatility is 165.70% as of Jul. 01, 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.

Great Western Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges GWMOF:USA8GW:IrelandGWMO:UK
Address 1 Stokes Place, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, IRL, DO2 DE03
Great Western Mining Corp PLC is an exploration company focused on copper, silver, gold, and other mineral targets in Nevada USA. The company mainly operates in the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Its projects include-The Olympic Gold Project, The Huntoon Copper Project, Pine Crow and Defender, Western Milling and others.