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 (2026-06-24), MGIC Investment's Volatility is 17.55%.
MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) 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.
MGIC Investment Volatility Related Terms
MTG vs ESNT, ACT, RDN: Volatility Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, MGIC Investment'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.
MGIC Investment Volatility vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MGIC Investment's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGIC Investment'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.
MGIC Investment (MTG) has a Volatility of 17.55% 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 MGIC Investment and its competitors.
Is MGIC Investment's Volatility too high?
MGIC Investment's current Volatility is 17.55%. Overall, MGIC Investment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGIC Investment's Volatility compare to ESNT and ACT?
MGIC Investment's Volatility of 17.55% can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good Volatility depends on the Insurance 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 MGIC Investment and its competitors. MGIC Investment's current Volatility is 17.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGIC Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment (MTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.23, compared to a current price of $27.05 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 17.55%. MGIC Investment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 MGIC Investment (MTG), the current Volatility is 17.55% 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 MGIC Investment (MTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.05 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.23.
GuruFocus considers MGIC Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTG:
Volatility: 17.55%
GF Value™: $28.23 vs. price of $27.05 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGIC Investment Corp provides private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services. The insurance premiums that these customers pay for the protection account for close to the majority of the company's total revenue. Investment income accounts for the remaining revenue. The company sells its insurance products in all states of the United States and in Puerto Rico. Its greatest exposure is in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and New York.
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