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 (2026-07-07), Animalcare Group's Volatility is 57.04%.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) 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.
Animalcare Group Volatility Related Terms
LSE:ANCR vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Volatility Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Animalcare Group'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.
Animalcare Group Volatility vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Animalcare Group's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Animalcare Group's Volatility falls into.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) 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.
Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) has a Volatility of 57.04% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Animalcare Group and its competitors.
Is Animalcare Group's Volatility too high?
Animalcare Group's current Volatility is 57.04%. Overall, Animalcare Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Animalcare Group's Volatility compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Animalcare Group's Volatility of 57.04% 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 Animalcare Group and its competitors. Animalcare Group's current Volatility is 57.04%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Animalcare Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.56, compared to a current price of £3.34 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 57.04%. Animalcare Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR), the current Volatility is 57.04% as of Jul. 07, 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 Animalcare Group (LSE:ANCR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Animalcare Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.34 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.56.
GuruFocus considers Animalcare Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ANCR:
Volatility: 57.04%
GF Value™: £2.56 vs. price of £3.34 (30.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ANCR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Animalcare Group PLC is active in the healthcare division in the United Kingdom. It is a generic veterinary medicines company. The company mainly caters to veterinary professionals in the treatment of companion animals through a product line comprised of licensed veterinary medicines and companion animal identification products and services. The company operates in Animalcare Europe and Randlab segment. The company derives maximum revenue from the Animalcare Europe segment engaged in development and sale of veterinary pharmaceutical products in Europe and the European International Partners network. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe region, followed by Asia-Pacific and other regions.
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