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.
Zealand Pharma AS (OTCPK:ZLDPF) 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.
Zealand Pharma AS Volatility Related Terms
ZLDPF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Volatility Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zealand Pharma AS'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.
Zealand Pharma AS Volatility vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Zealand Pharma AS's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zealand Pharma AS's Volatility falls into.
Zealand Pharma AS (OTCPK:ZLDPF) Volatility Calculation
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.
Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) has a Volatility of 51.51% 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors.
Is Zealand Pharma AS's Volatility too high?
Zealand Pharma AS's current Volatility is 51.51%. Overall, Zealand Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zealand Pharma AS's Volatility compare to VRTX and REGN?
Zealand Pharma AS's Volatility of 51.51% 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 Zealand Pharma AS and its competitors. Zealand Pharma AS's current Volatility is 51.51%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zealand Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,948.90, compared to a current price of $42.89 — trading 97.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 51.51%. Zealand Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF), the current Volatility is 51.51% 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 Zealand Pharma AS (ZLDPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zealand Pharma AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $42.89 is trading 97.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,948.90.
GuruFocus considers Zealand Pharma AS to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ZLDPF:
Volatility: 51.51%
GF Value™: $1,948.90 vs. price of $42.89 (97.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZLDPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zealand Pharma AS is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the discovery, design, and development of peptide-based medicines. The company's product pipeline includes three product candidates in clinical development: glepaglutide, which is being developed to treat short bowel syndrome or SBS; dasiglucagon formulated for use in a dual-hormone artificial pancreas system for diabetes management; and dasiglucagon for use in the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism. The company has out-licensed a peptide program to Boehringer Ingelheim that has been moved ahead into early clinical development: a once-weekly novel dual-acting GLP-1/glucagon agonist for the treatment of obesity and/or Type 2 diabetes.
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