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.
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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Volatility Related Terms
JSE:APN vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Volatility Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Aspen Pharmacare 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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Volatility vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√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.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) has a Volatility of 39.85% 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings and its competitors.
Is Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Volatility too high?
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' current Volatility is 39.85%. Overall, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Volatility compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' Volatility of 39.85% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Volatility depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings and its competitors. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings's current Volatility is 39.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspen Pharmacare Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R178.17, compared to a current price of R154.85 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 39.85%. Aspen Pharmacare Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN), the current Volatility is 39.85% 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 Aspen Pharmacare Holdings (JSE:APN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspen Pharmacare Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R154.85 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R178.17.
GuruFocus considers Aspen Pharmacare Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:APN:
Volatility: 39.85%
GF Value™: R178.17 vs. price of R154.85 (13.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:APN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd is a multinational pharmaceutical company. The group focuses on marketing and manufacturing a broad range of post-patent, branded medicines and domestic brands covering both hospital and consumer markets. The business segments of the group are split between the Commercial Pharmaceuticals and Manufacturing segments. The Commercial Pharmaceuticals business segments are: Injectables, Over-the-counter, and Prescription. The Manufacturing business segments are: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Finished Dose Form, and Heparin. Its geographic regions are Africa Middle East, Europe CIS, Australasia, Asia, and America.
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