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 (2026-06-29), KMD Brands's Volatility is 73.75%.
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) 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.
KMD Brands Volatility Related Terms
NZSE:KMD vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Volatility Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, KMD Brands'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.
KMD Brands Volatility vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMD Brands's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KMD Brands's Volatility falls into.
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.
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) has a Volatility of 73.75% as of Jun. 29, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on KMD Brands and its competitors.
Is KMD Brands' Volatility too high?
KMD Brands' current Volatility is 73.75%. Overall, KMD Brands has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMD Brands' Volatility compare to RL and LEVI?
KMD Brands' Volatility of 73.75% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Volatility depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 KMD Brands and its competitors. KMD Brands's current Volatility is 73.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMD Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.27, compared to a current price of NZ$1.83 — trading 575.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 73.75%. KMD Brands' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD), the current Volatility is 73.75% as of Jun. 29, 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 KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMD Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$1.83 is trading 575.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.27.
GuruFocus considers KMD Brands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:KMD:
Volatility: 73.75%
GF Value™: NZ$0.27 vs. price of NZ$1.83 (575.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:KMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors. The company operates through three brands including Kathmandu, which is a designer, retailer, and wholesaler of apparel footwear, and equipment for outdoor travel and adventure; Rip Curl, which is a designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of surfing equipment and apparel; and Oboz, which is a designer, wholesaler and online retailer of outdoor footwear. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Kathmandu segment.
43GF Score
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