Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC (KUW:KPROJ) Volatility: 21.42% (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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What is Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC Volatility?

Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC KUW:KPROJ -0.50% Volatility is 21.42% as of Jul. 20, 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-07-20), Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility is 21.42%.

Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC  (KUW:KPROJ) 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.

Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC Volatility Related Terms

KUW:KPROJ vs PNC, USB: Volatility Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC'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.

Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC Volatility vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility falls into.


Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC  (KUW:KPROJ) 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 21.42% mean?
Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC (KUW:KPROJ) has a Volatility of 21.42% as of Jul. 20, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility too high?
Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's current Volatility is 21.42%.
How does Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility compare to PNC and USB?
Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's Volatility of 21.42% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks 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 Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC and its competitors. Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC's current Volatility is 21.42%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC (KUW:KPROJ) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.12, compared to a current price of KWD0.08 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 21.42%. 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 Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC (KUW:KPROJ), the current Volatility is 21.42% as of Jul. 20, 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.

Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC Business Description

Address Khalid Bin Al Waleed Street, KIPCO Tower, Floors 49-51, P.O. Box 23982, Sharq, Safat, Kuwait City, KWT, 13100
Kuwait Projects Co Holding KSC is an investment holding company operating in sectors such as financial services, food, petrochemicals & oil services, media, real estate, and education. The business activity of the firm functions through various segments, which include Commercial Banking, Asset Management and Investment Banking, Media & Satellite Services, Energy, Industrial & Logistics, Hospitality and real estate, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Commercial banking segment. Geographic areas of operation include Kuwait, the Rest of GCC, the Rest of the Middle East and North Africa, North America, and Europe.