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.
Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW) 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.
Swiss Life Holding AG Volatility Related Terms
FRA:SLW vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Volatility Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, Swiss Life Holding AG'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.
Swiss Life Holding AG Volatility vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Life Holding AG's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Life Holding AG's Volatility falls into.
Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
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√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.
Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW) has a Volatility of 108.41% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Swiss Life Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Swiss Life Holding AG's Volatility too high?
Swiss Life Holding AG's current Volatility is 108.41%. Overall, Swiss Life Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Life Holding AG's Volatility compare to BRK.A and AIG?
Swiss Life Holding AG's Volatility of 108.41% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Volatility depends on the Insurance 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 Swiss Life Holding AG and its competitors. Swiss Life Holding AG's current Volatility is 108.41%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Life Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €854.49, compared to a current price of €953.40 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 108.41%. Swiss Life Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW), the current Volatility is 108.41% as of Jun. 24, 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 Swiss Life Holding AG (FRA:SLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Life Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €953.40 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €854.49.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Life Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SLW:
Volatility: 108.41%
GF Value™: €854.49 vs. price of €953.40 (11.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Life is predominantly a life and long-term savings company that generates the main share of its revenue and earnings from its domestic market of Switzerland. The company also operates in France, Germany, and a few smaller but wealthy European countries. The company has an asset manager as well. Swiss Life has three main sources of income that vary in significance by geography. Savings income relates to spread-based earnings, the risk result relates to a margin on insurance products, and the fee result relates to fees from asset management, financial advice, and unit-linked sales. The fee result has been growing in importance over time.
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