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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises Volatility Related Terms
JSE:AOO vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Volatility Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, African And Overseas Enterprises'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.
African And Overseas Enterprises Volatility vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, African And Overseas Enterprises's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African And Overseas Enterprises's Volatility falls into.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) 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.
African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) has a Volatility of 13.48% 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises' Volatility too high?
African And Overseas Enterprises' current Volatility is 13.48%. Overall, African And Overseas Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African And Overseas Enterprises' Volatility compare to TJX and ROST?
African And Overseas Enterprises' Volatility of 13.48% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Volatility depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 African And Overseas Enterprises and its competitors. African And Overseas Enterprises's current Volatility is 13.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African And Overseas Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R16.00, compared to a current price of R20.00 — trading 25% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 13.48%. African And Overseas Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 8 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO), the current Volatility is 13.48% 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 African And Overseas Enterprises (JSE:AOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African And Overseas Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R20.00 is trading 25% above its estimated GF Value™ of R16.00.
GuruFocus considers African And Overseas Enterprises to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AOO:
Volatility: 13.48%
GF Value™: R16.00 vs. price of R20.00 (25% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African And Overseas Enterprises Business Description
African And Overseas Enterprises Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates in six segments: Retail division comprises the retailing of fashion apparel through Queenspark stores in South Africa. Property division comprises of the group's property portfolio based in Cape Town which includes both investment and owner-occupied properties.; Water infrastructure segment comprises an indirect investment made in a private water and wastewater utility group operating in the South African provinces, Media and broadcasting comprises the provision of media and satellite equipment and services through Telemedia, and the Group Services division manages the corporate responsibility and includes corporate costs and Technology segment. The Retail Segment derives maximum revenue.
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