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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Volatility Related Terms
STU:618 vs PCN, PHK, AWF: Volatility Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance'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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Volatility vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Volatility falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) has a Volatility of 13.89% 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Volatility too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Volatility is 13.89%. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Volatility compare to PCN and PHK?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Volatility of 13.89% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Volatility is 13.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.90, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 13.89%. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618), the current Volatility is 13.89% 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.90.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:618:
Volatility: 13.89%
GF Value™: €8.90 vs. price of €10.50 (18% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company's objective is to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to investors by investing in middle-market companies. Its portfolio of investments includes First Lien Senior Secured Loan, Preferred Equity, Equity Interest, Warrants, and Second Lien Senior Secured Loan, and others.
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