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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Volatility Related Terms
JSE:HCI vs HON, MMM: Volatility Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hosken Consolidated Investments'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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Volatility vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hosken Consolidated Investments's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosken Consolidated Investments's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
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√ 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.
Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) has a Volatility of 24.25% 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments' Volatility too high?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' current Volatility is 24.25%. Overall, Hosken Consolidated Investments has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hosken Consolidated Investments' Volatility compare to HON and MMM?
Hosken Consolidated Investments' Volatility of 24.25% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Volatility depends on the Conglomerates 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments and its competitors. Hosken Consolidated Investments's current Volatility is 24.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R181.51, compared to a current price of R164.26 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 24.25%. Hosken Consolidated Investments' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI), the current Volatility is 24.25% 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.
Is Hosken Consolidated Investments (JSE:HCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosken Consolidated Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R164.26 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R181.51.
GuruFocus considers Hosken Consolidated Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:HCI:
Volatility: 24.25%
GF Value™: R181.51 vs. price of R164.26 (9.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:HCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hosken Consolidated Investments Business Description
Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd is an investment holdings company. The group is involved in a diverse group of investments including Media and broadcasting; Gaming; Transport; Properties; Coal mining; Branded products and manufacturing and other. It generates maximum revenue from the Branded products and manufacturing segment. Geographically, it operates in South Africa; Other African countries and Middle East; and Europe and United Kingdom.
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