Metropolitan Steel (KAR:MSCL) Volatility: 151.25% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


What is Metropolitan Steel Volatility?

Metropolitan Steel KAR:MSCL -0.74% Volatility is 151.25% as of Jun. 24, 2026.

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 (2026-06-24), Metropolitan Steel's Volatility is 151.25%.

Metropolitan Steel  (KAR:MSCL) 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.

Metropolitan Steel Volatility Related Terms

Metropolitan Steel Volatility Competitor Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Metropolitan Steel'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.

Metropolitan Steel Volatility vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Metropolitan Steel's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Metropolitan Steel's Volatility falls into.


Metropolitan Steel  (KAR:MSCL) 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 151.25% mean?
Metropolitan Steel (KAR:MSCL) has a Volatility of 151.25% 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 Metropolitan Steel and its competitors.
Is Metropolitan Steel's Volatility too high?
Metropolitan Steel's current Volatility is 151.25%.
How does Metropolitan Steel's Volatility compare to competitors?
Metropolitan Steel's Volatility of 151.25% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Volatility depends on the Industrial Products 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 Metropolitan Steel and its competitors. Metropolitan Steel's current Volatility is 151.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metropolitan Steel stock overvalued right now?
Metropolitan Steel (KAR:MSCL) has a current Volatility of 151.25%. The current Volatility is 151.25%. 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 Metropolitan Steel (KAR:MSCL), the current Volatility is 151.25% 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.

Metropolitan Steel Business Description

Address Plot No. HE 1/2, Landhi Industrial Area, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75120
Metropolitan Steel Corp Ltd is a manufacturer of steel products such as torsteel, ribbed bars, wire rods, bailing hoops, mild and high carbon steel wires, transmission towers and cold profiles.