BAX (Baxter International) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.61 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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BAX Baxter International Inc BAX
59 GF Score
Price $22.61
GF Value $34.41
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Baxter International 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Baxter International BAX -3.17% 59 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates BAX with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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 (2026-07-19), Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61.

Baxter International  (NYSE:BAX) 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.

Baxter International 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

BAX vs ALGN, SOLV, COO: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Baxter International 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Baxter International 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.

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What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.61 mean?
Baxter International (BAX) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.61 as of Jul. 19, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Baxter International and its competitors.
Is Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Baxter International's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61. Overall, Baxter International has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to ALGN and SOLV?
Baxter International's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.61 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Baxter International and its competitors. Baxter International's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baxter International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International (BAX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.41, compared to a current price of $22.61 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61. Baxter International's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Baxter International (BAX), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.61 as of Jul. 19, 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 Baxter International (BAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baxter International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $22.61 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.41. GuruFocus considers Baxter International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for BAX:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.61
  • GF Value™: $34.41 vs. price of $22.61 (34.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Baxter International Business Description

Address One Baxter Parkway, Deerfield, IL, USA, 60015
Baxter offers a variety of medical supplies and equipment to providers. From its legacy operations, Baxter sells injectable therapies for use in care settings, including IV pumps, administrative sets, and solutions; nutritional products; and surgical sealants and hemostatic agents. Baxter expanded its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021, which added basic equipment like hospital beds, operating room equipment, and patient monitoring tools to the portfolio. Baxter also sold its kidney care tools in early 2025.
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