China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) Volatility: 73.25% (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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What is China Primary Energy Holdings Volatility?

China Primary Energy Holdings HKSE:08117 Volatility is 73.25% as of Aug. 31, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs 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 (2026-08-31), China Primary Energy Holdings's Volatility is 73.25%.

China Primary Energy Holdings  (HKSE:08117) 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 Primary Energy Holdings Volatility Related Terms

HKSE:08117 vs WMB, EPD, ET: Volatility Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, China Primary Energy Holdings'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 Primary Energy Holdings Volatility vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Primary Energy Holdings's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Primary Energy Holdings's Volatility falls into.


China Primary Energy Holdings  (HKSE:08117) 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 73.25% mean?
China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) has a Volatility of 73.25% as of Aug. 31, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on China Primary Energy Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Primary Energy Holdings' Volatility too high?
China Primary Energy Holdings' current Volatility is 73.25%.
How does China Primary Energy Holdings' Volatility compare to WMB and EPD?
China Primary Energy Holdings' Volatility of 73.25% 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 China Primary Energy Holdings and its competitors. China Primary Energy Holdings's current Volatility is 73.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Primary Energy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.06, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 73.25%. 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 Primary Energy Holdings (HKSE:08117), the current Volatility is 73.25% as of Aug. 31, 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.

China Primary Energy Holdings Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 14 Science Museum Road, Room 518, 5th Floor, Tower B, New Mandarin Plaza, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
China Primary Energy Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in (i) the sale and distribution of natural gas; (ii) natural gas transmission services; (iii) the sale of heat and biomass gasification-related products; and (iv) property investment in the PRC. The majority of its revenue is generated from the sale and distribution of natural gas.