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.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Volatility Related Terms
FRA:DR6 vs EWTX, CRNX, VKTX: Volatility Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals'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.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Volatility vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACADIA Pharmaceuticals'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.
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) has a Volatility of 22.51% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Volatility too high?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' current Volatility is 22.51%. Overall, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Volatility compare to EWTX and CRNX?
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Volatility of 22.51% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Volatility depends on the Biotechnology 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals's current Volatility is 22.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.67, compared to a current price of €20.55 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 22.51%. ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6), the current Volatility is 22.51% as of Jun. 26, 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 ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (FRA:DR6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.55 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.67.
GuruFocus considers ACADIA Pharmaceuticals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DR6:
Volatility: 22.51%
GF Value™: €21.67 vs. price of €20.55 (5.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DR6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of medicines that address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders and rare diseases. It has two core franchises in neuroscience and neuro-rare diseases. The neuroscience franchise is anchored by its commercial product NUPLAZID (pimavanserin), which is used for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's Disease Psychosis (PDP). The neuro-rare disease franchise is anchored by the commercial product DAYBUE, which is used for the treatment of Rett syndrome. In addition, the company has various product candidates under development in different stages, including ACP-204, ACP-211, ACP-711, ACP-2591, etc.
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