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.
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.
Astec Lifesciences Volatility Related Terms
NSE:ASTEC vs CTVA, CF: Volatility Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Astec Lifesciences'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.
Astec Lifesciences Volatility vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Astec Lifesciences's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Lifesciences's Volatility falls into.
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
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√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.
Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) has a Volatility of 67.79% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on Astec Lifesciences and its competitors.
Is Astec Lifesciences' Volatility too high?
Astec Lifesciences' current Volatility is 67.79%. Overall, Astec Lifesciences has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Lifesciences' Volatility compare to CTVA and CF?
Astec Lifesciences' Volatility of 67.79% can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 Agriculture company?
A good Volatility depends on the Agriculture 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 Astec Lifesciences and its competitors. Astec Lifesciences's current Volatility is 67.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Lifesciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹976.99, compared to a current price of ₹725.45 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 67.79%. Astec Lifesciences' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC), the current Volatility is 67.79% as of Jun. 26, 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 Astec Lifesciences (NSE:ASTEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Lifesciences stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹725.45 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹976.99.
GuruFocus considers Astec Lifesciences to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ASTEC:
Volatility: 67.79%
GF Value™: ₹976.99 vs. price of ₹725.45 (25.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ASTEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Lifesciences Ltd manufactures & distributes a wide range of Agrochemical active ingredients and pharmaceutical intermediates. The company's products include agrochemicals, such as Triazole Fungicides, Herbicides, and Insecticides. The company is also into Intermediates & Specialty chemicals. Geographically, all the operations of the firm function through India; however, its products are sold in the Indian and overseas markets. It operates in the business segment of Agrochemicals and has a business presence in India and outside India.
75GF Score
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