ACEL (Accel Entertainment) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.31 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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ACEL Accel Entertainment Inc ACEL
88 GF Score
Price $11.81
GF Value $12.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Accel Entertainment 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Accel Entertainment ACEL -0.76% 88 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACEL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk over the past year. As of today (2026-08-27), Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31.


Accel Entertainment  (NYSE:ACEL) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Explanation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average monthly excess return divided by its standard deviation over the past year. The monthly excess return is the monthly investment return minus the monthly risk-free rate (typically the 10-year Treasury Constant Maturity Rate). If the risk-free rate for a specific region is not available, U.S. data is used by default.

The greater a portfolio's Sharpe Ratio, the better its risk-adjusted performance. A negative Sharpe Ratio means the risk-free rate is greater than the portfolio’s historical or projected return, or else the portfolio's return is expected to be negative.


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ACEL vs CDRO, INSE, MRDN: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Gambling subindustry, Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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.


Accel Entertainment 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Accel Entertainment 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Calculation

The 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the performance of an investment such as a stock or portfolio compared to a risk-free asset. A stock / portfolio's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the one-year returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the investment returns over one year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.31 mean?
Accel Entertainment (ACEL) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.31 as of Aug. 27, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Accel Entertainment and its competitors.
Is Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Accel Entertainment's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31. Overall, Accel Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to CDRO and INSE?
Accel Entertainment's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.31 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, 1-Year Sharpe Ratio 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio mean?
A high 1-Year Sharpe Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Accel Entertainment and its competitors. Accel Entertainment's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accel Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment (ACEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.83, compared to a current price of $11.81 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31. Accel Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 1-Year Sharpe Ratio calculated?
1-Year Sharpe Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Accel Entertainment (ACEL), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.31 as of Aug. 27, 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 Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accel Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.81 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.83. GuruFocus considers Accel Entertainment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ACEL:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.31
  • GF Value™: $12.83 vs. price of $11.81 (8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ACEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Accel Entertainment Business Description

Address 140 Tower Drive, Burr Ridge, Chicago, IL, USA, 60527
Accel Entertainment Inc is a distributed gaming and local entertainment operator in the United States. It is engaged in the installation, maintenance, operation, and servicing of gaming terminals and related equipment, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain automated teller machine (ATM) functionality, and amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. The Company also operates stand-alone ATMs in gaming and non-gaming locations. It generates revenue from Net gaming, Amusement, Manufacturing, ATM fees, and others.
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