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.
Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) 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.
Macquarie Technology Group Volatility Related Terms
ASX:MAQ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Volatility Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Macquarie Technology Group'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.
Macquarie Technology Group Volatility vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Macquarie Technology Group's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Macquarie Technology Group's Volatility falls into.
Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) 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.
Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) has a Volatility of 29.24% 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 Macquarie Technology Group and its competitors.
Is Macquarie Technology Group's Volatility too high?
Macquarie Technology Group's current Volatility is 29.24%. Overall, Macquarie Technology Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Macquarie Technology Group's Volatility compare to IBM and ACN?
Macquarie Technology Group's Volatility of 29.24% 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 Macquarie Technology Group and its competitors. Macquarie Technology Group's current Volatility is 29.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Macquarie Technology Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$67.84, compared to a current price of A$74.27 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 29.24%. Macquarie Technology Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 8 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 Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ), the current Volatility is 29.24% 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 Macquarie Technology Group (ASX:MAQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Macquarie Technology Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$74.27 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$67.84.
GuruFocus considers Macquarie Technology Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MAQ:
Volatility: 29.24%
GF Value™: A$67.84 vs. price of A$74.27 (9.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Macquarie Technology Group operates three business segments. The telecom division is how the group first began in 1992, providing voice, mobile, and general connectivity and network security services to businesses utilizing its data network. The cloud services and government division leverages the group's data center facilities to provide cybersecurity, colocation services, public and private cloud, and storage services to corporate and government customers. In 2018, the data centers division was separately launched, providing sovereign data centers for governments, major hyperscalers, and large multinationals.
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