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.
United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) 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.
United Bank for Africa Volatility Related Terms
NSA:UBA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Volatility Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, United Bank for Africa'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.
United Bank for Africa Volatility vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, United Bank for Africa's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Bank for Africa's Volatility falls into.
United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) 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.
United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) has a Volatility of 48.68% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on United Bank for Africa and its competitors.
Is United Bank for Africa's Volatility too high?
United Bank for Africa's current Volatility is 48.68%. Overall, United Bank for Africa has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bank for Africa's Volatility compare to JPM and BAC?
United Bank for Africa's Volatility of 48.68% 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 United Bank for Africa and its competitors. United Bank for Africa's current Volatility is 48.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bank for Africa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦35.30, compared to a current price of ₦39.10 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 48.68%. United Bank for Africa's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA), the current Volatility is 48.68% as of Jun. 26, 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 United Bank for Africa (NSA:UBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank for Africa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦39.10 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦35.30.
GuruFocus considers United Bank for Africa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:UBA:
Volatility: 48.68%
GF Value™: ₦35.30 vs. price of ₦39.10 (10.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:UBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Bank for Africa PLC is a financial services institution. It offers banking and other financial and pension fund custody services. The geographical segments are Nigeria, the Rest of Africa and the Rest of the world. The business segments of the company are 1) Corporate Banking, which provides financial solutions to multinationals, regional companies, state-owned companies, non-governmental organizations, international and multinational organizations and financial institutions. 2) Retail/ Commercial banking segment products and services to the middle and retail segments of the market. 3) Treasury and Financial Markets segment provide financing and risk management solutions and advisory services to the company's corporate and institutional customers.
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