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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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Volatility Related Terms
KUW:GFC vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Volatility Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC'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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Volatility vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Volatility falls into.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) 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.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) has a Volatility of 72.96% as of Jul. 15, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Volatility too high?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Volatility is 72.96%. Overall, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Volatility compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's Volatility of 72.96% can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Volatility depends on the Business Services 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC and its competitors. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's current Volatility is 72.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.22, compared to a current price of KWD0.36 — trading 61.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 72.96%. Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC), the current Volatility is 72.96% as of Jul. 15, 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 Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC (KUW:GFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.36 is trading 61.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.22.
GuruFocus considers Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:GFC:
Volatility: 72.96%
GF Value™: KWD0.22 vs. price of KWD0.36 (61.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:GFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC Business Description
Gulf Franchising Holding Co KSCC is a franchise developer operating across the Gulf countries of Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar. The company offers franchising opportunities for the following brands: Computer Troubleshooters, Premiere Executive, Bon Sweets, Beit Dickson, and Adolfo Dominguez. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Investments, Trading, and Food Catering. Maximum revenue is generated from the Investments segment, which is engaged in the utilization of franchising activities, property ownership, and investment. The Trading segment is involved in general trading activities, and the Food Catering segment engages in the catering of foodstuffs.
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