Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.13 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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IST:KARSN Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii Ve Ticaret AS IST:KARSN
59 GF Score
Price ₺9.75
GF Value ₺18.38
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS IST:KARSN +5.18% 59 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates IST:KARSN with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺18.38 (Possible Value Trap). 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 (2026-08-30), Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13.


Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS  (IST:KARSN) 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.


Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


IST:KARSN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS'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.


Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 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 0.13 mean?
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.13 as of Aug. 30, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors.
Is Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. Overall, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.13 can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺18.38, compared to a current price of ₺9.75 — trading 47% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13. Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.13 as of Aug. 30, 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 Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS (IST:KARSN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₺9.75 is trading 47% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺18.38. GuruFocus considers Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for IST:KARSN:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.13
  • GF Value™: ₺18.38 vs. price of ₺9.75 (47% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Karsan Otomotivnayii Ve Ticaret AS Business Description

Address Hasanaga Organize Sanayi Bolgesi (HOSAB), Sanayi Caddesi, Nilufer, Bursa, TUR, 16225
Karsan Otomotiv Sanayii Ve Ticaret AS is engaged in production, import and export of motor vehicles to automotive brands. It provides industrial services to automotive companies and its activities include the production of spare parts for automotive and other vehicles. The operating segments are Bus segment reports production of buses for municipalities, Karsan segment reports the production of commercial vehicles with its own brand, Spare Parts segment represents the production of spare parts and Industrial Sales segment reports the cataphoresis processes and tractor cabin. The group operates in Turkey and internationally and generates the majority of the revenue from the Hyundai segment.
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