Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.38 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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HKSE:00423 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd HKSE:00423
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Price HK$0.65
GF Value HK$0.67
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What is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings HKSE:00423 42 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00423 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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 (2026-09-04), Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings  (HKSE:00423) 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.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


HKSE:00423 vs NYT, WLY: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings 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 -1.38 mean?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.38 as of Sep. 04, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -1.38 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.67, compared to a current price of HK$0.65 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -1.38 as of Sep. 04, 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKSE:00423) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.65 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.67. GuruFocus considers Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00423:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -1.38
  • GF Value™: HK$0.67 vs. price of HK$0.65 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00423 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges HKGEF:USA
Address 321 Java Road, 6th Floor, Kodak House II, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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