Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) Volatility: 20.25% (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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LUS:ZABR Zambian Breweries PLC LUS:ZABR
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What is Zambian Breweries Volatility?

Zambian Breweries LUS:ZABR 22 Volatility is 20.25% as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ZABR with a GF Score™ of 22/100.

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 (2026-07-17), Zambian Breweries's Volatility is 20.25%.

Zambian Breweries  (LUS:ZABR) 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.

Zambian Breweries Volatility Related Terms

LUS:ZABR vs : Volatility Comparison

For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Zambian Breweries'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.

Zambian Breweries Volatility vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambian Breweries's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambian Breweries's Volatility falls into.


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Zambian Breweries  (LUS:ZABR) 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 20.25% mean?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a Volatility of 20.25% as of Jul. 17, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Zambian Breweries and its competitors.
Is Zambian Breweries' Volatility too high?
Zambian Breweries' current Volatility is 20.25%. Overall, Zambian Breweries has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zambian Breweries' Volatility compare to ?
Zambian Breweries' Volatility of 20.25% can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Volatility depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic 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 Zambian Breweries and its competitors. Zambian Breweries's current Volatility is 20.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambian Breweries stock overvalued right now?
Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR) has a current Volatility of 20.25%. The current Volatility is 20.25%. Zambian Breweries' overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 Zambian Breweries (LUS:ZABR), the current Volatility is 20.25% as of Jul. 17, 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.

Zambian Breweries Business Description

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Address Mungwi Road, Heavy Industrial Area, PO Box 31293, Plot No. 6438, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambian Breweries PLC is engaged in the production and distribution of clear beer and soft drinks. The company sells its products under the brand names of alcoholic beverages, such as Mosi Light, Castle, Castle Lite, Carling Black Label and Eagle Lagers. Zambian Breweries also distributes a range of imported products including Budweiser, Stella Artois, Corona, Flying Fish and Brutal Fruit.
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