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.
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.
Metalurgica Gerdau Volatility Related Terms
BSP:GOAU3 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Volatility Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Metalurgica Gerdau'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.
Metalurgica Gerdau Volatility vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Metalurgica Gerdau's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metalurgica Gerdau'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.
Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) has a Volatility of 28.27% as of Jul. 04, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Metalurgica Gerdau and its competitors.
Is Metalurgica Gerdau's Volatility too high?
Metalurgica Gerdau's current Volatility is 28.27%. Overall, Metalurgica Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalurgica Gerdau's Volatility compare to NUE and STLD?
Metalurgica Gerdau's Volatility of 28.27% can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Volatility depends on the Steel 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 Metalurgica Gerdau and its competitors. Metalurgica Gerdau's current Volatility is 28.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalurgica Gerdau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.19, compared to a current price of R$8.69 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 28.27%. Metalurgica Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3), the current Volatility is 28.27% as of Jul. 04, 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 Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalurgica Gerdau stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$8.69 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.19.
GuruFocus considers Metalurgica Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:GOAU3:
Volatility: 28.27%
GF Value™: R$7.19 vs. price of R$8.69 (20.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GOAU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metalurgica Gerdau SA produces steel and steel products used in construction, industrial, agricultural and automotive sectors. Its products include steel columns, nails, transfer bars for the construction sector; billet, electrodes, mechanical construction wire rods for the industrial sector; staples, steel posts, tribars, galvanized wires for agricultural sector; mechanical construction ingots, mechanical construction wires, and various other products for the automotive sector. Its revenue is generated by sales of long steel to nonresidential construction and infrastructure sector in North America.
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