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 (2026-06-25), General Capital's Volatility is 31.88%.
General Capital (NZSE:GEN) 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.
General Capital Volatility Related Terms
NZSE:GEN vs RKT, FNMA, PFSI: Volatility Comparison
For the Mortgage Finance subindustry, General Capital'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.
General Capital Volatility vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, General Capital's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Capital's Volatility falls into.
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.
General Capital (NZSE:GEN) has a Volatility of 31.88% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on General Capital and its competitors.
Is General Capital's Volatility too high?
General Capital's current Volatility is 31.88%. Overall, General Capital has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Capital's Volatility compare to RKT and FNMA?
General Capital's Volatility of 31.88% 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 General Capital and its competitors. General Capital's current Volatility is 31.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Capital (NZSE:GEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.97, compared to a current price of NZ$0.26 — trading 73.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 31.88%. General Capital's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 General Capital (NZSE:GEN), the current Volatility is 31.88% as of Jun. 25, 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 General Capital (NZSE:GEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.26 is trading 73.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.97.
GuruFocus considers General Capital to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:GEN:
Volatility: 31.88%
GF Value™: NZ$0.97 vs. price of NZ$0.26 (73.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:GEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
General Capital Ltd through its subsidiaries engaged in providing financial services. The company accepts deposits and also lends funds to borrowers over residential property. It operates through three segments: Finance: Deposit taking and property mortgage lending, and insurance premium funding, Research and Advisory: Provides investment advisory services and produces and sells investment research and publications. Corporate and Other: Corporate function and investment activities. The Finance segment generates the majority of revenue for the company.
42GF Score
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