Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -57.60 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Tongaat Hulett 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Tongaat Hulett JSE:TON 11 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:TON with a GF Score™ of 11/100.

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 (2026-08-16), Tongaat Hulett's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60.

Tongaat Hulett  (JSE:TON) 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.

Tongaat Hulett 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

JSE:TON vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, Tongaat Hulett'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.

Tongaat Hulett 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tongaat Hulett's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Tongaat Hulett 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -57.60 mean?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -57.60 as of Aug. 16, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Tongaat Hulett and its competitors.
Is Tongaat Hulett's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Tongaat Hulett's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60. Overall, Tongaat Hulett has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tongaat Hulett's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Tongaat Hulett's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -57.60 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Tongaat Hulett and its competitors. Tongaat Hulett's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tongaat Hulett stock overvalued right now?
Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON) has a current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -57.60. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60. Tongaat Hulett's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Tongaat Hulett (JSE:TON), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -57.60 as of Aug. 16, 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.

Tongaat Hulett Business Description

Address Amanzimnyama Hill Road, P O Box 3, Tongaat, NL, ZAF, 4400
Tongaat Hulett Ltd produces sugar and glucose in Africa. It procures its raw materials both from land it owns and from private farmers. Tongaat sells its products to customers in the foodservice industry and to consumers as branded products. Raw sugar sales make up most of the company's revenue. Its biggest markets are South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The company also earns revenue by converting and developing land that it owns and has used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, the by-products from its manufacturing processes create renewable energy, which the company uses to supply electricity to the grid in some instances.
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