MERFF (Merafe Resources) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -87.40 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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MERFF Merafe Resources Ltd MERFF
63 GF Score
Price $0.22
GF Value $0.17
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What is Merafe Resources 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Merafe Resources MERFF 63 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates MERFF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17. 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 (2026-07-28), Merafe Resources's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40.


Merafe Resources  (OTCPK:MERFF) 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.


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Merafe Resources 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Merafe Resources's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 1-Year Sharpe Ratio data, can be viewed below:

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Merafe Resources 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Merafe Resources's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Merafe Resources 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 -87.40 mean?
Merafe Resources (MERFF) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -87.40 as of Jul. 28, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Merafe Resources and its competitors.
Is Merafe Resources' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Merafe Resources' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40. Overall, Merafe Resources has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Merafe Resources' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to competitors?
Merafe Resources' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -87.40 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Merafe Resources and its competitors. Merafe Resources's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Merafe Resources stock overvalued right now?
Merafe Resources (MERFF) has a current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -87.40. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40. Merafe Resources' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Merafe Resources (MERFF), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -87.40 as of Jul. 28, 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 Merafe Resources (MERFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Merafe Resources stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.

Key valuation signals for MERFF:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -87.40
  • GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.22 (28.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Merafe Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges MRF:South AfricaRZT:Germany
Address 35 Ballyclare Drive, Building B, 2nd Floor, Ballyoaks Office Park, Bryanston, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2191
Merafe Resources Ltd through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Merafe Ferrochrome and Mining Proprietary Limited, participates in chrome mining and the beneficiation of chrome ore into ferrochrome. The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture (Venture) operates five ferrochrome smelters, twenty-two ferrochrome furnaces, and nine mines, situated in the North-West, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa. The company has operating mines namel Marikana West; and Kroondal Gemini. The Group has one reportable segment being the mining and beneficiation of chrome ore into ferrochrome and associated minerals. Geographically, it has its presence in Africa, Americas, Asia, China, Indonesia, Other Asia, and Europe.
63GF Score

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