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.
Microbix Biosystems Volatility Related Terms
TSX:MBX vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Volatility Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Microbix Biosystems'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.
Microbix Biosystems Volatility vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Microbix Biosystems's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microbix Biosystems'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.
Microbix Biosystems (TSX:MBX) has a Volatility of 36.66% 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 Microbix Biosystems and its competitors.
Is Microbix Biosystems' Volatility too high?
Microbix Biosystems' current Volatility is 36.66%. Overall, Microbix Biosystems has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microbix Biosystems' Volatility compare to VRTX and REGN?
Microbix Biosystems' Volatility of 36.66% can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Volatility depends on the Biotechnology 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 Microbix Biosystems and its competitors. Microbix Biosystems's current Volatility is 36.66%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microbix Biosystems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbix Biosystems (TSX:MBX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.24, compared to a current price of C$0.31 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 36.66%. Microbix Biosystems' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Microbix Biosystems (TSX:MBX), the current Volatility is 36.66% 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 Microbix Biosystems (TSX:MBX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microbix Biosystems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.31 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Microbix Biosystems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MBX:
Volatility: 36.66%
GF Value™: C$0.24 vs. price of C$0.31 (27.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MBX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microbix Biosystems Inc develops biological products and technologies. There are two operating segments: The development, manufacturing, and sale of products relating to the medical diagnostics industry, namely antigens as test ingredients, quality assessment products to help ensure the accuracy of test workflows, and viral transport medium to enable collection of patient test samples; and the development and commercialization of novel and proprietary products or technologies such as Kinlytic. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from North America and also operates in Europe and other foreign countries.
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