Workiva Downside Deviation

WK Stock  USD 51.29  -1.00  -1.91%   
Downside Deviation (or DD) is measured by target semi-deviation (the square root of target semi-variance) and is termed downside risk. It is expressed in percentages and therefore allows for rankings in the same way as standard deviation. An intuitive way to view the downside risk is the annualized standard deviation of returns below the target. Below is Workiva's current Downside Deviation with peer comparisons and related risk metrics.

Current Downside Deviation Value

With Downside Deviation at 0, Workiva shows low price variability. This places Workiva at the lower end of the volatility range for Application Software.

Downside Deviation

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SQRT(DV)

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SQRT = Square root notation
DV =   Downside Variance of returns over selected period

Downside Deviation Peers Comparison

Downside Deviation Relative To Other Indicators

The chart below plots Downside Deviation against Maximum Drawdown for Workiva and its peers. Each point represents one equity — position along the horizontal axis shows Downside Deviation while the vertical axis shows Maximum Drawdown. Equities that cluster in different quadrants carry distinct risk-return profiles. Use the dropdowns to swap in other indicators for either axis.
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Methodology, Assumptions & Data Sources

Workiva has a current Downside Deviation reading of 0. Downside Deviation for Workiva is derived by applying a defined formula to historical price observations, producing a time-series of comparable readings. The underlying data comes from exchange-reported daily closes with corporate action adjustments applied where relevant. Workiva operates in the information technology sector, which may exhibit distinct volatility and momentum characteristics relative to the broader market. Indicator accuracy depends on data continuity across the calculation period. Gaps in trading history may affect the output.

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