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 (2026-06-24), EML Payments's Volatility is 41.27%.
EML Payments (ASX:EML) 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.
EML Payments Volatility Related Terms
ASX:EML vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Volatility Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, EML Payments'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.
EML Payments Volatility vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, EML Payments's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EML Payments's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√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.
EML Payments (ASX:EML) has a Volatility of 41.27% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on EML Payments and its competitors.
Is EML Payments' Volatility too high?
EML Payments' current Volatility is 41.27%. Overall, EML Payments has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EML Payments' Volatility compare to MSFT and ORCL?
EML Payments' Volatility of 41.27% can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Volatility depends on the Software 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 EML Payments and its competitors. EML Payments's current Volatility is 41.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EML Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EML Payments (ASX:EML) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.79, compared to a current price of A$0.31 — trading 61.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 41.27%. EML Payments' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 EML Payments (ASX:EML), the current Volatility is 41.27% as of Jun. 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 EML Payments (ASX:EML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EML Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.31 is trading 61.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.79.
GuruFocus considers EML Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EML:
Volatility: 41.27%
GF Value™: A$0.79 vs. price of A$0.31 (61.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EML Payments is a financial technology company that operates across North America, Europe, and Australia. The firm builds the infrastructure for a customer to facilitate/accept payments via a prepaid card or in real-time. It makes money primarily via clipping a fee on payment transactions. It also earns fees from breakage, inactive accounts, cash establishments and interest on debit volumes. EML's payment solutions cater to a variety of applications including payouts, gifts, incentives, rewards, supplier payments, and more. The firm operates across three product offerings: gift and incentive cards, general purpose reloadable cards, and digital payments.
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