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.
Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N) 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.
Grupo Financiero Galicia Volatility Related Terms
MEX:GGAL N vs PNC, USB: Volatility Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Grupo Financiero Galicia'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.
Grupo Financiero Galicia Volatility vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Grupo Financiero Galicia's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo Financiero Galicia's Volatility falls into.
Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N) 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.
Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N) has a Volatility of 55.61% 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia and its competitors.
Is Grupo Financiero Galicia's Volatility too high?
Grupo Financiero Galicia's current Volatility is 55.61%. Overall, Grupo Financiero Galicia has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Financiero Galicia's Volatility compare to PNC and USB?
Grupo Financiero Galicia's Volatility of 55.61% can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Volatility depends on the Banks 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia and its competitors. Grupo Financiero Galicia's current Volatility is 55.61%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Financiero Galicia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN370.39, compared to a current price of MXN708.00 — trading 91.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 55.61%. Grupo Financiero Galicia's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N), the current Volatility is 55.61% 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 Grupo Financiero Galicia (MEX:GGAL N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo Financiero Galicia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN708.00 is trading 91.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN370.39.
GuruFocus considers Grupo Financiero Galicia to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GGAL N:
Volatility: 55.61%
GF Value™: MXN370.39 vs. price of MXN708.00 (91.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:GGAL N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA is a financial service holding company. It provides general banking services, proprietary brand credit card services, personal loans, insurance, and other services. The company's operating business segments are Banks, Ecosistema Naranja X, Insurance, Adjustments, and Other Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Banks. Geographically its operate in Argentina, Uruguay, and the majority of its revenue comes from Argentina.
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