Punjab Oil Mills (KAR:POML) Volatility: 45.56% (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


What is Punjab Oil Mills Volatility?

Punjab Oil Mills KAR:POML Volatility is 45.56% as of Jun. 28, 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 (2026-06-28), Punjab Oil Mills's Volatility is 45.56%.

Punjab Oil Mills  (KAR:POML) 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.

Punjab Oil Mills Volatility Related Terms

KAR:POML vs CAWW, TECR: Volatility Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Punjab Oil Mills'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.

Punjab Oil Mills Volatility vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Punjab Oil Mills's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Punjab Oil Mills's Volatility falls into.


Punjab Oil Mills  (KAR:POML) 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 45.56% mean?
Punjab Oil Mills (KAR:POML) has a Volatility of 45.56% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Punjab Oil Mills and its competitors.
Is Punjab Oil Mills' Volatility too high?
Punjab Oil Mills' current Volatility is 45.56%.
How does Punjab Oil Mills' Volatility compare to CAWW and TECR?
Punjab Oil Mills' Volatility of 45.56% can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Volatility depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Punjab Oil Mills and its competitors. Punjab Oil Mills's current Volatility is 45.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Punjab Oil Mills stock overvalued right now?
Punjab Oil Mills (KAR:POML) has a current Volatility of 45.56%. The current Volatility is 45.56%. 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 Punjab Oil Mills (KAR:POML), the current Volatility is 45.56% as of Jun. 28, 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.

Punjab Oil Mills Business Description

Address 19-A/1, Block E-II, Gulberg III, Lahore, PAK
Punjab Oil Mills Ltd is a Pakistan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of edible oils and fats. Its product range includes vanaspati ghee, cooking oil, specialty fats, laundry soaps, mushrooms, and coffee. The company markets various cooking and baking mediums and other specialty fats under brand names such as CanOlive, Naturelle, and Zaiqa. It emphasizes product quality through professional supervision. The majority of the revenue is generated from the sale of vanaspati ghee, cooking oil, and its by-products (specialty fats and soap).