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 (2026-06-24), Nippon Kayaku Co's Volatility is 33.97%.
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Volatility Related Terms
FRA:NP7 vs DOW: Volatility Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co Volatility vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Kayaku Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Kayaku Co'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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) has a Volatility of 33.97% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Volatility too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Volatility is 33.97%. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Volatility compare to DOW?
Nippon Kayaku Co's Volatility of 33.97% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Volatility depends on the Chemicals 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Volatility is 33.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.08, compared to a current price of €11.10 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 33.97%. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7), the current Volatility is 33.97% as of Jun. 24, 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (FRA:NP7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.10 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.08.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NP7:
Volatility: 33.97%
GF Value™: €9.08 vs. price of €11.10 (22.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NP7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
84GF Score
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