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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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) 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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Volatility Related Terms
STU:98M vs POOL, XMTR, SITE: Volatility Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, MSC Industrial Direct Co'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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co Volatility vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, MSC Industrial Direct Co's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MSC Industrial Direct Co's Volatility falls into.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) Volatility Calculation
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.
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) has a Volatility of 19.92% as of Jul. 14, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co's Volatility too high?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Volatility is 19.92%. Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSC Industrial Direct Co's Volatility compare to POOL and XMTR?
MSC Industrial Direct Co's Volatility of 19.92% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution 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 Industrial Distribution company?
A good Volatility depends on the Industrial Distribution 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co and its competitors. MSC Industrial Direct Co's current Volatility is 19.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSC Industrial Direct Co stock overvalued right now?
MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) has a current Volatility of 19.92%. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.82, compared to a current price of €108.80 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 19.92%. MSC Industrial Direct Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M), the current Volatility is 19.92% as of Jul. 14, 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 MSC Industrial Direct Co (STU:98M) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSC Industrial Direct Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €108.80 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €80.82.
Key valuation signals for STU:98M:
Volatility: 19.92%
GF Value™: €80.82 vs. price of €108.80 (34.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:98M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1941, MSC Industrial Direct originally manufactured and sold cutting tools to metalworking shops in New York. Through a series of acquisitions and organic expansions, MSC has grown into an industrial distribution powerhouse with a focus on specialized metalworking products and services. The firm also distributes a wide breadth of maintenance, repair, and operations supplies. MSC primarily operates in North America, where it derives over 95% of its revenue.
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