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 (2026-06-25), Otter Tail's Volatility is 18.16%.
Otter Tail (NAS:OTTR) 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.
Otter Tail Volatility Related Terms
OTTR vs SEB, TTI, DLX: Volatility Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Otter Tail'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.
Otter Tail Volatility vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Otter Tail's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Otter Tail's Volatility falls into.
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.
Otter Tail (OTTR) has a Volatility of 18.16% 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 Otter Tail and its competitors.
Is Otter Tail's Volatility too high?
Otter Tail's current Volatility is 18.16%. Overall, Otter Tail has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Otter Tail's Volatility compare to SEB and TTI?
Otter Tail's Volatility of 18.16% can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Volatility depends on the Conglomerates 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 Otter Tail and its competitors. Otter Tail's current Volatility is 18.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Otter Tail stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail (OTTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $79.82, compared to a current price of $89.10 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 18.16%. Otter Tail's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Otter Tail (OTTR), the current Volatility is 18.16% 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 Otter Tail (OTTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Otter Tail stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.10 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $79.82.
GuruFocus considers Otter Tail to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OTTR:
Volatility: 18.16%
GF Value™: $79.82 vs. price of $89.10 (11.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Otter Tail Corp is a U.S. energy company that operates in the electric (produces and sells electricity), manufacturing (fabricates metal components), and plastics segments (pipes for water uses). The company conducts its operations and acquires the majority of its revenue in the U.S. in the states of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Electric segment and commercial customers, although it generates revenue from residential and industrial customers, as well.
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