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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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 Telecommunications Co KSC Volatility Related Terms
KUW:STC vs TMUS, VZ, T: Volatility Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co 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 Telecommunications Co KSC Volatility vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Volatility falls into.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Volatility of 12.27% as of Jul. 08, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Volatility too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Volatility is 12.27%. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Volatility compare to TMUS and VZ?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Volatility of 12.27% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Volatility depends on the Telecommunication 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Volatility is 12.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.64 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 12.27%. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Volatility is 12.27% as of Jul. 08, 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 Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.64 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
Volatility: 12.27%
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.64 (11% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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