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.
Gildan Activewear Volatility Related Terms
FRA:VGA vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Volatility Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Gildan Activewear'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.
Gildan Activewear Volatility vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Gildan Activewear's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gildan Activewear's Volatility falls into.
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.
Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA) has a Volatility of 24.83% 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 Gildan Activewear and its competitors.
Is Gildan Activewear's Volatility too high?
Gildan Activewear's current Volatility is 24.83%. Overall, Gildan Activewear has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gildan Activewear's Volatility compare to RL and LEVI?
Gildan Activewear's Volatility of 24.83% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Volatility depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Gildan Activewear and its competitors. Gildan Activewear's current Volatility is 24.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gildan Activewear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.03, compared to a current price of €46.20 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 24.83%. Gildan Activewear's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA), the current Volatility is 24.83% 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 Gildan Activewear (FRA:VGA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gildan Activewear stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €46.20 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €54.03.
GuruFocus considers Gildan Activewear to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:VGA:
Volatility: 24.83%
GF Value™: €54.03 vs. price of €46.20 (14.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VGA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. It is a leader in blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels, a business that has been greatly enhanced by the Hanesbrands acquisition. Gildan's brands include Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generated 90% of its sales in the US in 2025.
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