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.
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) 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.
China Yangtze Power Co Volatility Related Terms
China Yangtze Power Co Volatility Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Yangtze Power Co'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.
China Yangtze Power Co Volatility vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Yangtze Power Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Yangtze Power Co's Volatility falls into.
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
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√ 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.
China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) has a Volatility of 40.55% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors.
Is China Yangtze Power Co's Volatility too high?
China Yangtze Power Co's current Volatility is 40.55%. Overall, China Yangtze Power Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Yangtze Power Co's Volatility compare to competitors?
China Yangtze Power Co's Volatility of 40.55% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Volatility depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 China Yangtze Power Co and its competitors. China Yangtze Power Co's current Volatility is 40.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Yangtze Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €33.78, compared to a current price of €31.60 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 40.55%. China Yangtze Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB), the current Volatility is 40.55% as of Jun. 28, 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 China Yangtze Power Co (FRA:CYZB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Yangtze Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.60 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €33.78.
GuruFocus considers China Yangtze Power Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CYZB:
Volatility: 40.55%
GF Value™: €33.78 vs. price of €31.60 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CYZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Yangtze Power Co Ltd business activities include hydroelectric power generation, power distribution and sales, overseas power station's operation, management, consultation services, investment, and financing. It has also established its power distribution and sales platforms such as Three Gorges Water Conservancy and Peru LuzdelSur. The company owns the power generation assets of four hydropower plants on the mainstream of the Yangtze River, namely Three Gorges, Gezhouba, Xiluodu, and Xiangjiaba.
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