Pakistan Cables (KAR:PCAL) Volatility: 59.11% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


What is Pakistan Cables Volatility?

Pakistan Cables KAR:PCAL +2.53% Volatility is 59.11% as of Jun. 26, 2026.

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.

As of today (2026-06-26), Pakistan Cables's Volatility is 59.11%.

Pakistan Cables  (KAR:PCAL) 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.

Pakistan Cables Volatility Related Terms

KAR:PCAL vs SVT: Volatility Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Pakistan Cables'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.

Pakistan Cables Volatility vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pakistan Cables's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Cables's Volatility falls into.


Pakistan Cables  (KAR:PCAL) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 59.11% mean?
Pakistan Cables (KAR:PCAL) has a Volatility of 59.11% 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 Pakistan Cables and its competitors.
Is Pakistan Cables' Volatility too high?
Pakistan Cables' current Volatility is 59.11%.
How does Pakistan Cables' Volatility compare to SVT?
Pakistan Cables' Volatility of 59.11% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Volatility depends on the Industrial Products 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 Pakistan Cables and its competitors. Pakistan Cables's current Volatility is 59.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Cables stock overvalued right now?
Pakistan Cables (KAR:PCAL) has a current Volatility of 59.11%. The current Volatility is 59.11%. 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 Pakistan Cables (KAR:PCAL), the current Volatility is 59.11% 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.

Pakistan Cables Business Description

Address 23, M.T. Khan Road, 1st Floor, Arif Habib Center, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75700
Pakistan Cables Ltd is an electronic components manufacturer. It is engaged in the business of copper rods, wires, cables, and conductors, aluminium extrusion profiles, wiring accessories, and PVC compounds.