CSWC (Capital Southwest) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.27 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
57 GF Score
Price $23.79
GF Value $25.92
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Capital Southwest 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.21% 57 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 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 (2026-07-06), Capital Southwest's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27.

Capital Southwest  (NAS:CSWC) 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.

Capital Southwest 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

CSWC vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.

Capital Southwest 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capital Southwest 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 0.27 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Capital Southwest's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.27 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Asset Management 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 Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.92, compared to a current price of $23.79 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 8 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.27 as of Jul. 06, 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.79 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.92. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.27
  • GF Value™: $25.92 vs. price of $23.79 (8.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Capital Southwest Business Description

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
57GF Score

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