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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 (2026-07-18), Qassim Cement Co's Volatility is 14.87%.
Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) 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.
Qassim Cement Co Volatility Related Terms
SAU:3040 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Volatility Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Qassim Cement Co'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.
Qassim Cement Co Volatility vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Qassim Cement Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qassim Cement Co's Volatility falls into.
Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) 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.
Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) has a Volatility of 14.87% as of Jul. 18, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Qassim Cement Co and its competitors.
Is Qassim Cement Co's Volatility too high?
Qassim Cement Co's current Volatility is 14.87%. Overall, Qassim Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qassim Cement Co's Volatility compare to CRH and VMC?
Qassim Cement Co's Volatility of 14.87% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Volatility depends on the Building Materials 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 Qassim Cement Co and its competitors. Qassim Cement Co's current Volatility is 14.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qassim Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼67.27, compared to a current price of ﷼45.58 — trading 32.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 14.87%. Qassim Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040), the current Volatility is 14.87% as of Jul. 18, 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 Qassim Cement Co (SAU:3040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qassim Cement Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼45.58 is trading 32.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼67.27.
GuruFocus considers Qassim Cement Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:3040:
Volatility: 14.87%
GF Value™: ﷼67.27 vs. price of ﷼45.58 (32.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:3040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Qassim Cement Co is engaged in manufacturing and producing cement, its derivatives and supplements, the trade of these products, and carrying out all works directly and indirectly related to this purpose. It makes Ordinary Portland Cement, Portland Pozzolana Cement, Sulphate Resistant Cement, and Finishing Cement, among others. Geographically, the company mainly operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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