QPTFF (Quest PharmaTech) Volatility: 128.75% (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is Quest PharmaTech Volatility?

Quest PharmaTech QPTFF Volatility is 128.75% as of Jul. 02, 2026.

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 (2026-07-02), Quest PharmaTech's Volatility is 128.75%.

Quest PharmaTech  (OTCPK:QPTFF) 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.

Quest PharmaTech Volatility Related Terms

QPTFF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Volatility Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Quest PharmaTech'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.

Quest PharmaTech Volatility vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Quest PharmaTech's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Quest PharmaTech's Volatility falls into.


Quest PharmaTech  (OTCPK:QPTFF) 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 128.75% mean?
Quest PharmaTech (QPTFF) has a Volatility of 128.75% as of Jul. 02, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Quest PharmaTech and its competitors.
Is Quest PharmaTech's Volatility too high?
Quest PharmaTech's current Volatility is 128.75%.
How does Quest PharmaTech's Volatility compare to VRTX and REGN?
Quest PharmaTech's Volatility of 128.75% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Volatility depends on the Biotechnology 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 Quest PharmaTech and its competitors. Quest PharmaTech's current Volatility is 128.75%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quest PharmaTech stock overvalued right now?
Quest PharmaTech (QPTFF) has a current Volatility of 128.75%. The current Volatility is 128.75%. 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 Quest PharmaTech (QPTFF), the current Volatility is 128.75% as of Jul. 02, 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.

Quest PharmaTech Business Description

Other Exchanges QPT:Canada
Address 4342- 97 Street NW, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T6E 5R9
Quest PharmaTech Inc is developing targeted cancer therapy with its product (MAb AR9.6), under development for a novel target (truncated O-glycans on MUC16) discovered at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.