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.
Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3) 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.
Merit Medical Systems Volatility Related Terms
FRA:MM3 vs NVST, MMED, ICUI: Volatility Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Merit Medical Systems'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.
Merit Medical Systems Volatility vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Merit Medical Systems's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Merit Medical Systems's Volatility falls into.
Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3) 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.
Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3) has a Volatility of 16.60% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Merit Medical Systems and its competitors.
Is Merit Medical Systems' Volatility too high?
Merit Medical Systems' current Volatility is 16.60%. Overall, Merit Medical Systems has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merit Medical Systems' Volatility compare to NVST and MMED?
Merit Medical Systems' Volatility of 16.60% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Volatility depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Merit Medical Systems and its competitors. Merit Medical Systems's current Volatility is 16.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merit Medical Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €81.73, compared to a current price of €58.50 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 16.60%. Merit Medical Systems' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3), the current Volatility is 16.60% as of Jun. 25, 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 Merit Medical Systems (FRA:MM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merit Medical Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €58.50 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €81.73.
GuruFocus considers Merit Medical Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MM3:
Volatility: 16.60%
GF Value™: €81.73 vs. price of €58.50 (28.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Merit Medical Systems Inc is a medical equipment company that develops and manufactures products for interventional cardiology, radiology, and endoscopy procedures. The firm reports two segments which are Cardiovascular and Endoscopy. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Cardiovascular segment which consists of cardiology and radiology medical device products that assist in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and other non-vascular diseases and includes embolotherapeutic, cardiac rhythm management, electrophysiology, critical care, and interventional oncology and spine devices.
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