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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.
Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) 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.
Yanchang Petroleum International Volatility Related Terms
HKSE:00346 vs XOM, CVX: Volatility Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Yanchang Petroleum International'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.
Yanchang Petroleum International Volatility vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Yanchang Petroleum International's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yanchang Petroleum International's Volatility falls into.
Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) 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.
Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) has a Volatility of 38.80% as of Jul. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International's Volatility too high?
Yanchang Petroleum International's current Volatility is 38.80%. Overall, Yanchang Petroleum International has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yanchang Petroleum International's Volatility compare to XOM and CVX?
Yanchang Petroleum International's Volatility of 38.80% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Volatility depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Yanchang Petroleum International and its competitors. Yanchang Petroleum International's current Volatility is 38.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yanchang Petroleum International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.21, compared to a current price of HK$0.29 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 38.80%. Yanchang Petroleum International's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346), the current Volatility is 38.80% as of Jul. 25, 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 Yanchang Petroleum International (HKSE:00346) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yanchang Petroleum International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.29 is trading 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.21.
GuruFocus considers Yanchang Petroleum International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00346:
Volatility: 38.80%
GF Value™: HK$0.21 vs. price of HK$0.29 (38.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00346 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yanchang Petroleum International Business Description
Yanchang Petroleum International Ltd is engaged in supply and procurement operations of oil-related products in the PRC as well as oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation in Canada and Madagascar. The operating segments of the company are Exploration, exploitation, and operation, which comprises the oil and gas exploration, exploitation, sale, and operation; and the Supply and procurement business segment involves storage, transportation, trading, and distribution of oil-related products. It generates maximum revenue from the supply and procurement segment. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC and also has operations in Canada, Hong Kong, and other countries.
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