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.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88) 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.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Volatility Related Terms
HAM:X88 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Volatility Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian Pacific Kansas City'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.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Volatility vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Volatility falls into.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88) 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.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88) has a Volatility of 19.15% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Volatility too high?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current Volatility is 19.15%. Overall, Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Volatility compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Volatility of 19.15% can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Volatility depends on the Transportation 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 Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current Volatility is 19.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €71.37, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 19.15%. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88), the current Volatility is 19.15% as of Jun. 27, 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 Canadian Pacific Kansas City (HAM:X88) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €71.37.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Pacific Kansas City to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:X88:
Volatility: 19.15%
GF Value™: €71.37 vs. price of €73.00 (2.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:X88 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a Class I railroad operating on tracks that span most of Canada and into parts of the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Following the April 2023 Kansas City Southern merger, CPKC operates new single-linehaul services from Canada and the Upper Midwest down through Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, and into Mexico. It also hauls cross-border and intra-Mexico freight via operating concessions on more than 3,000 miles of rail in Mexico. CPKC hauls shipments of grain, intermodal containers, energy products (like crude and frac sand), chemicals, plastics, coal, fertilizer and potash, automotive products, and a diverse mix of other merchandise.
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