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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 (2026-07-24), BQE Water's Volatility is 32.86%.
BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) 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.
BQE Water Volatility Related Terms
TSXV:BQE vs WM, RSG, WCN: Volatility Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, BQE Water'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.
BQE Water Volatility vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, BQE Water's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BQE Water'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.
BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) has a Volatility of 32.86% as of Jul. 24, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on BQE Water and its competitors.
Is BQE Water's Volatility too high?
BQE Water's current Volatility is 32.86%. Overall, BQE Water has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BQE Water's Volatility compare to WM and RSG?
BQE Water's Volatility of 32.86% can be compared against companies in the Waste 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 a Waste Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Waste 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 BQE Water and its competitors. BQE Water's current Volatility is 32.86%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BQE Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$75.57, compared to a current price of C$74.94 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 32.86%. BQE Water's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 BQE Water (TSXV:BQE), the current Volatility is 32.86% as of Jul. 24, 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 BQE Water (TSXV:BQE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BQE Water stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$74.94 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$75.57.
GuruFocus considers BQE Water to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:BQE:
Volatility: 32.86%
GF Value™: C$75.57 vs. price of C$74.94 (0.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:BQE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BQE Water Inc is a service provider specializing in water treatment and management for metals mining, smelting and refining. It is helping to transform the way the industry thinks about water in the context of natural resource projects by offering services and expertise that enable more sustainable water management practices and improved overall project performance at reduced risks. BQE Water invests in and has developed intellectual property through the commercialization of several new technologies at mine sites around the world for organizations including Glencore, Jiangxi Copper, Freeport-McMoRan and the US EPA.
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