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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Volatility Related Terms
JSE:NPH vs HL: Volatility Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Volatility vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum 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
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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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) has a Volatility of 57.06% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Volatility too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Volatility is 57.06%. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Volatility compare to HL?
Northam Platinum Holdings' Volatility of 57.06% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Volatility depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Volatility is 57.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R199.31, compared to a current price of R245.00 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 57.06%. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH), the current Volatility is 57.06% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (JSE:NPH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R245.00 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R199.31.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPH:
Volatility: 57.06%
GF Value™: R199.31 vs. price of R245.00 (22.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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