Sirius Petroleum (LSE:SRSP) Volatility: 44.07% (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


What is Sirius Petroleum Volatility?

Sirius Petroleum LSE:SRSP Volatility is 44.07% as of Jun. 27, 2026. The stock has 4 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 (2026-06-27), Sirius Petroleum's Volatility is 44.07%.

Sirius Petroleum  (LSE:SRSP) 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.

Sirius Petroleum Volatility Related Terms

LSE:SRSP vs WHZT, GSPE: Volatility Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Sirius Petroleum'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.

Sirius Petroleum Volatility vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sirius Petroleum's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sirius Petroleum's Volatility falls into.


Sirius Petroleum  (LSE:SRSP) 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 44.07% mean?
Sirius Petroleum (LSE:SRSP) has a Volatility of 44.07% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Sirius Petroleum and its competitors.
Is Sirius Petroleum's Volatility too high?
Sirius Petroleum's current Volatility is 44.07%.
How does Sirius Petroleum's Volatility compare to WHZT and GSPE?
Sirius Petroleum's Volatility of 44.07% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 an Oil & Gas company?
A good Volatility depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Sirius Petroleum and its competitors. Sirius Petroleum's current Volatility is 44.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sirius Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Sirius Petroleum (LSE:SRSP) has a current Volatility of 44.07%. The current Volatility is 44.07%. 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 Sirius Petroleum (LSE:SRSP), the current Volatility is 44.07% as of Jun. 27, 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.

Sirius Petroleum Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 25 Bury Street, 1st Floor, London, GBR, SW1Y 6AL
Sirius Petroleum PLC is an independent oil development company. It focuses on opportunities in the oil and gas sector with particular emphasis in Nigeria. The company acquires and develops offshore proven oil discoveries in Nigeria that have beneficial indigenous tax regimes. The company has only one operating segment: Oil Extraction and Related Activities.