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Koninklijke DSM NV (Koninklijke DSM NV) Volatility : 314.93% (As of May. 12, 2024)


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What is Koninklijke DSM NV Volatility?

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 (2024-05-12), Koninklijke DSM NV's Volatility is 314.93%.


Competitive Comparison of Koninklijke DSM NV's Volatility

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koninklijke DSM NV'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.


Koninklijke DSM NV's Volatility Distribution in the Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koninklijke DSM NV's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koninklijke DSM NV's Volatility falls into.



Koninklijke DSM NV  (OTCPK:KDSKF) 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.


Koninklijke DSM NV  (OTCPK:KDSKF) 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.


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Koninklijke DSM NV (Koninklijke DSM NV) Business Description

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Address
Het Overloon 1, P.O. Box 6500, Heerlen, LI, NLD, 6411 TE
Koninklijke DSM NV is a global, purpose-led company in Health, Nutrition, and Bioscience, applying science to improve the health of people, animals, and the planet. The company delivers innovative business solutions for human and animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, new mobility, and connectivity. The company's segment includes Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH), Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC), and Food & Beverage (F&B), where the majority of its revenue is generated from Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH).

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