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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Volatility Related Terms
MEX:HEIN vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Volatility Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials AG'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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Volatility vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials AG's Volatility falls into.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a Volatility of 17.54% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Volatility too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Volatility is 17.54%. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Volatility compare to CRH and VMC?
Heidelberg Materials AG's Volatility of 17.54% can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Volatility depends on the Building Materials 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Volatility is 17.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a current Volatility of 17.54%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,581.70, compared to a current price of MXN4,456.48 — trading 72.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 17.54%. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN), the current Volatility is 17.54% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,456.48 is trading 72.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HEIN:
Volatility: 17.54%
GF Value™: MXN2,581.70 vs. price of MXN4,456.48 (72.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HEIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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