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Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) Volatility : 13.89% (As of Apr. 29, 2024)


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What is Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC Volatility?

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 (2024-04-29), Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Volatility is 13.89%.


Competitive Comparison of Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Volatility

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

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Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Volatility Distribution in the Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

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Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC  (KUW:KCPC) 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.


Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC  (KUW:KCPC) 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.


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Kuwait Co for Process Plant Constructionntracting KPSC (KUW:KCPC) Business Description

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Address
Shuwaikh Industrial No. 3, Makhfar Stree 30, P.O. Box: 3404, Near Shahrazad Round About, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13035
Kuwait Co for Process Plant Construction & Contracting KPSC is engaged in building, civil construction, and infrastructure development activities. Its services comprise Civil Engineering, Road and Infrastructure, Specialty Projects, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Products, Water Facilities, Building Transport Systems, Scaffolding & Equipment Rentals, and Marble & Natural Stone Products and Services. It operates in three segments: Construction, installation, and maintenance; Hotels; and Investment of surplus funds, of which all of its revenue comes from the Construction segment. The company's geographical segments are Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Lebanon.

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