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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.
Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) 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 Portland Cement Co Volatility Related Terms
KUW:PCEM vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Volatility Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Kuwait Portland Cement Co'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 Portland Cement Co Volatility vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Volatility falls into.
Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√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 Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) has a Volatility of 10.75% as of Jul. 30, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Kuwait Portland Cement Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Volatility too high?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Volatility is 10.75%. Overall, Kuwait Portland Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Volatility compare to CRH and VMC?
Kuwait Portland Cement Co's Volatility of 10.75% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Volatility depends on the Building Materials 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 Portland Cement Co and its competitors. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's current Volatility is 10.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.53, compared to a current price of KWD0.65 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 10.75%. Kuwait Portland Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 10 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 Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM), the current Volatility is 10.75% as of Jul. 30, 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 Kuwait Portland Cement Co (KUW:PCEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Portland Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.65 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.53.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Portland Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:PCEM:
Volatility: 10.75%
GF Value™: KWD0.53 vs. price of KWD0.65 (23.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:PCEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Portland Cement Co is a Kuwait-based company. The products of the company include cement and ready-mix concrete. The company is engaged in trading by importing and exporting different kinds of bulk cement and packaging it. It also works in establishing, operating, managing, renting to other parties, and renting warehouses and silos for the supply and distribution of cement of different kinds, and appropriating the necessary transportation. Its operating segments include Cement, steel, aggregate and ready mix; and Investments.
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