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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.
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.
SkyWater Technology Volatility Related Terms
SKYT vs AIP, AMBQ, WOLF: Volatility Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology Volatility vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SkyWater Technology's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SkyWater Technology'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.
SkyWater Technology (SKYT) has a Volatility of 98.90% as of Jul. 31, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on SkyWater Technology and its competitors.
Is SkyWater Technology's Volatility too high?
SkyWater Technology's current Volatility is 98.90%. Overall, SkyWater Technology has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SkyWater Technology's Volatility compare to AIP and AMBQ?
SkyWater Technology's Volatility of 98.90% can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Volatility depends on the Semiconductors 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 SkyWater Technology and its competitors. SkyWater Technology's current Volatility is 98.90%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SkyWater Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology (SKYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.10, compared to a current price of $32.46 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 98.90%. SkyWater Technology's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT), the current Volatility is 98.90% as of Jul. 31, 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 SkyWater Technology (SKYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SkyWater Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.46 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.10.
GuruFocus considers SkyWater Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SKYT:
Volatility: 98.90%
GF Value™: $17.10 vs. price of $32.46 (89.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SKYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SkyWater Technology Inc is a U.S.-based, independent, pure-play semiconductor foundry providing foundational-node manufacturing, advanced technology development, and advanced packaging services through an integrated, multi-site operating model. It operates within the United States, with fabrication and packaging facilities in Minnesota, Texas, and Florida.l. Its segments include: Legacy SkyWater: A pure-play technology foundry that offers advanced semiconductor development and manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Bloomington, Minnesota and advanced packaging services from its Kissimmee Florida facility; and SkyWater Texas: A high-volume manufacturer that offers manufacturing services from its fabrication facility in Austin, Texas.
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