Elaf Islamic Bank (IQS:BELF) Volatility: 34.11% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


What is Elaf Islamic Bank Volatility?

Elaf Islamic Bank IQS:BELF Volatility is 34.11% as of Jun. 26, 2026.

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 (2026-06-26), Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility is 34.11%.

Elaf Islamic Bank  (IQS:BELF) 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.

Elaf Islamic Bank Volatility Related Terms

Elaf Islamic Bank Volatility Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Elaf Islamic Bank'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.

Elaf Islamic Bank Volatility vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility falls into.


Elaf Islamic Bank  (IQS:BELF) 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 34.11% mean?
Elaf Islamic Bank (IQS:BELF) has a Volatility of 34.11% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Elaf Islamic Bank and its competitors.
Is Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility too high?
Elaf Islamic Bank's current Volatility is 34.11%.
How does Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility compare to competitors?
Elaf Islamic Bank's Volatility of 34.11% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks 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 Elaf Islamic Bank and its competitors. Elaf Islamic Bank's current Volatility is 34.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elaf Islamic Bank stock overvalued right now?
Elaf Islamic Bank (IQS:BELF) has a current Volatility of 34.11%. The current Volatility is 34.11%. 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 Elaf Islamic Bank (IQS:BELF), the current Volatility is 34.11% as of Jun. 26, 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.

Elaf Islamic Bank Business Description

Address Street 2, Building 4, Kahrmana Square, Mahala 902, Karadah, Baghdad, IRQ
Elaf Islamic Bank provides commercial banking products and services. The company offers savings accounts, ATM service, SWIFT, demand drafts, letter of credit, credit financing, and letter of guarantee among others.