A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) Volatility: 8.57% (As of Jul. 05, 2026)


TSX:AW A&W Food Services of Canada Inc TSX:AW
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What is A&W Food Services of Canada Volatility?

A&W Food Services of Canada TSX:AW +0.63% 16 Volatility is 8.57% as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-07-05), A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility is 8.57%.

A&W Food Services of Canada  (TSX:AW) 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.

A&W Food Services of Canada Volatility Related Terms

TSX:AW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Volatility Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.

A&W Food Services of Canada Volatility vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility falls into.


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A&W Food Services of Canada  (TSX:AW) 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 8.57% mean?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a Volatility of 8.57% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current Volatility is 8.57%. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility compare to MCD and SBUX?
A&W Food Services of Canada's Volatility of 8.57% can be compared against companies in the Restaurants 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 Restaurants company?
A good Volatility depends on the Restaurants 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. A&W Food Services of Canada's current Volatility is 8.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current Volatility of 8.57%. The current Volatility is 8.57%. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current Volatility is 8.57% as of Jul. 05, 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.

A&W Food Services of Canada Business Description

Other Exchanges 75X:Germany
Address 171 West Esplanade, Suite 300, North Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7M 3K9
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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