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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.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) 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.
Vir Biotechnology Volatility Related Terms
MEX:VIR vs AVBP, XNCR, SEPN: Volatility Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vir Biotechnology'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.
Vir Biotechnology Volatility vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vir Biotechnology's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vir Biotechnology's Volatility falls into.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) 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.
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a Volatility of 1.16% as of Aug. 19, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Vir Biotechnology and its competitors.
Is Vir Biotechnology's Volatility too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current Volatility is 1.16%. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's Volatility compare to AVBP and XNCR?
Vir Biotechnology's Volatility of 1.16% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Volatility depends on the Biotechnology 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. Vir Biotechnology's current Volatility is 1.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) has a current Volatility of 1.16%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN764.28, compared to a current price of MXN170.00 — trading 77.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 1.16%. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR), the current Volatility is 1.16% as of Aug. 19, 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 Vir Biotechnology (MEX:VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN170.00 is trading 77.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN764.28.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VIR:
Volatility: 1.16%
GF Value™: MXN764.28 vs. price of MXN170.00 (77.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
52GF Score
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