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 (2026-06-25), Fortescue's Volatility is 4.94%.
Fortescue (MEX:FMG1N) 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.
Fortescue Volatility Related Terms
Fortescue Volatility Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Fortescue'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.
Fortescue Volatility vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fortescue's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortescue'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.
Fortescue (MEX:FMG1N) has a Volatility of 4.94% 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 Fortescue and its competitors.
Is Fortescue's Volatility too high?
Fortescue's current Volatility is 4.94%. Overall, Fortescue has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortescue's Volatility compare to competitors?
Fortescue's Volatility of 4.94% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Volatility depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Fortescue and its competitors. Fortescue's current Volatility is 4.94%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortescue stock overvalued right now?
Fortescue (MEX:FMG1N) has a current Volatility of 4.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN206.76, compared to a current price of MXN204.38 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 4.94%. Fortescue's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Fortescue (MEX:FMG1N), the current Volatility is 4.94% 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 Fortescue (MEX:FMG1N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortescue stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN204.38 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN206.76.
Key valuation signals for MEX:FMG1N:
Volatility: 4.94%
GF Value™: MXN206.76 vs. price of MXN204.38 (1.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FMG1N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortescue is an Australia-based iron ore miner. It has grown from obscurity at the start of 2008 to become the world's fourth-largest producer. Growth was fueled by debt, now repaid. Expansion from 55 million metric tons in fiscal 2012 to about 195 million metric tons in 2025 means Fortescue supplies around 10% of global seaborne iron ore. Further expansion to about 210 million metric tons is likely once its 22 million metric ton Iron Bridge magnetite mine ramps up, likely in 2028. However, with longer-term demand likely to decline as China's economy matures, its future margins are likely to be below historical averages. More recently, Fortescue diversified into copper and green energy. It has big ambitions here, but its efforts are at an early stage.
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