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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.
As of today (2026-07-26), MGE Energy's Volatility is 15.82%.
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) 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.
MGE Energy Volatility Related Terms
FRA:MG1 vs HE, NWE, IMSR: Volatility Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy Volatility vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, MGE Energy's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGE Energy'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.
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a Volatility of 15.82% as of Jul. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on MGE Energy and its competitors.
Is MGE Energy's Volatility too high?
MGE Energy's current Volatility is 15.82%. Overall, MGE Energy has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGE Energy's Volatility compare to HE and NWE?
MGE Energy's Volatility of 15.82% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Volatility depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 MGE Energy and its competitors. MGE Energy's current Volatility is 15.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGE Energy stock overvalued right now?
MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) has a current Volatility of 15.82%. The stock's GF Value™ is €76.09, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 15.82%. MGE Energy's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1), the current Volatility is 15.82% as of Jul. 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 MGE Energy (FRA:MG1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGE Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €76.09.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MG1:
Volatility: 15.82%
GF Value™: €76.09 vs. price of €71.50 (6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MG1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGE Energy provides electric service to 170,000 customers and natural gas service to 180,000 customers in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas. Nearly 90% of customers are residential. The company also owns a 3.6% stake in American Transmission Co. MGE owns interests in two coal power plants that earn guaranteed fixed rates of return, contributing about 20% of earnings.
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