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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.
Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) 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.
Easterly Government Properties Volatility Related Terms
DEA vs PDM, ESBA, HPP: Volatility Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Easterly Government Properties'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.
Easterly Government Properties Volatility vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Easterly Government Properties's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Easterly Government Properties's Volatility falls into.
Easterly Government Properties (NYSE:DEA) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√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.
Easterly Government Properties (DEA) has a Volatility of 18.76% as of Aug. 02, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Easterly Government Properties and its competitors.
Is Easterly Government Properties' Volatility too high?
Easterly Government Properties' current Volatility is 18.76%. Overall, Easterly Government Properties has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easterly Government Properties' Volatility compare to PDM and ESBA?
Easterly Government Properties' Volatility of 18.76% can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Volatility depends on the REITs 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 Easterly Government Properties and its competitors. Easterly Government Properties's current Volatility is 18.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easterly Government Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties (DEA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.16, compared to a current price of $24.36 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 18.76%. Easterly Government Properties' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA), the current Volatility is 18.76% as of Aug. 02, 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 Easterly Government Properties (DEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easterly Government Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.36 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.16.
GuruFocus considers Easterly Government Properties to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DEA:
Volatility: 18.76%
GF Value™: $29.16 vs. price of $24.36 (16.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Easterly Government Properties Inc is a real estate investment trust. The company is engaged in the acquisition, development, and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to U.S. government agencies. It generates all its revenue by leasing its properties to such agencies. The company operates in single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions.
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