IOVA (Iovance Biotherapeutics) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.41 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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Price $5.02
GF Value $19.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Iovance Biotherapeutics 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Iovance Biotherapeutics IOVA +0.50% 45 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOVA with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 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 (2026-07-21), Iovance Biotherapeutics's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41.

Iovance Biotherapeutics  (NAS:IOVA) 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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

IOVA vs SNDX, GLUE, TYRA: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics'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.

Iovance Biotherapeutics 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Iovance Biotherapeutics's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Iovance Biotherapeutics 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 1.41 mean?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to SNDX and GLUE?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.41 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 1-Year Sharpe Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Biotechnology 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.10, compared to a current price of $5.02 — trading 73.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.41 as of Jul. 21, 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 Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iovance Biotherapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.02 is trading 73.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.10. GuruFocus considers Iovance Biotherapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IOVA:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.41
  • GF Value™: $19.10 vs. price of $5.02 (73.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Iovance Biotherapeutics Business Description

Address 825 Industrial Road, Suite 100, San Carlos, CA, USA, 94070
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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