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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Volatility Related Terms
JSE:WBO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Volatility Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon'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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Volatility vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Volatility falls into.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) 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.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) has a Volatility of 42.79% as of Jul. 08, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Volatility too high?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Volatility is 42.79%. Overall, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Volatility compare to PWR and FIX?
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's Volatility of 42.79% can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Volatility depends on the Construction 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon and its competitors. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's current Volatility is 42.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R170.69, compared to a current price of R171.80 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 42.79%. Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO), the current Volatility is 42.79% as of Jul. 08, 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (JSE:WBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R171.80 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R170.69.
GuruFocus considers Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:WBO:
Volatility: 42.79%
GF Value™: R170.69 vs. price of R171.80 (0.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:WBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Ltd is a South Africa-based construction company. The company's business activities encompass designing, construction, and procurement, as well as civil engineering, works for large-scale public and private projects, roads and earthworks projects, and turnkey projects. The company also provides construction materials, real estate development, and other services. Its customers predominantly come from the retail, residential, hotel and entertainment, infrastructure, mining, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Its segment include: Building and civil Engineering, Roads and earthworks, Property developments, Construction materials, and United Kingdom. It operates in South Africa, United Kingdom and Rest of Africa, of which maximum revenue is generated from South Africa.
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