MediPharm Labs (FRA:MLZ) Volatility: 60.73% (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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What is MediPharm Labs Volatility?

MediPharm Labs FRA:MLZ Volatility is 60.73% as of Aug. 28, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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 (2026-08-28), MediPharm Labs's Volatility is 60.73%.

MediPharm Labs  (FRA:MLZ) 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.

MediPharm Labs Volatility Related Terms

FRA:MLZ vs ZTS: Volatility Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, MediPharm Labs'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.

MediPharm Labs Volatility vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, MediPharm Labs's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MediPharm Labs's Volatility falls into.


MediPharm Labs  (FRA:MLZ) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 60.73% mean?
MediPharm Labs (FRA:MLZ) has a Volatility of 60.73% as of Aug. 28, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on MediPharm Labs and its competitors.
Is MediPharm Labs' Volatility too high?
MediPharm Labs' current Volatility is 60.73%.
How does MediPharm Labs' Volatility compare to ZTS?
MediPharm Labs' Volatility of 60.73% can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Volatility depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 MediPharm Labs and its competitors. MediPharm Labs's current Volatility is 60.73%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MediPharm Labs stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MediPharm Labs (FRA:MLZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.04 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 60.73%. 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 MediPharm Labs (FRA:MLZ), the current Volatility is 60.73% as of Aug. 28, 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.

MediPharm Labs Business Description

Other Exchanges MEDIF:USALABS:Canada
Address 151 John Street, Barrie, ON, CAN, L4N 2L1
MediPharm Labs Corp and its subsidiaries produce cannabis, purified and pharmaceutical-like cannabis extracts, related derivative products, and cannabis-related medical information and services. Its operating subsidiaries hold cultivation, standard processing, and sale licences under the Cannabis Act (Canada), allowing the cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis oil, extracts, edibles, topicals, dried and fresh cannabis, and derivatives to authorized purchasers. Its subsidiary provides clinic services to Canadian patients requiring medical cannabis education and prescriptions. The company operates in one reportable segment, the production and sales of cannabis flower, and generates maximum revenue from Canada, with additional international sales.