MLSS (Milestone Scientific) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.08 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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MLSS Milestone Scientific Inc MLSS
37 GF Score
Price $0.50
GF Value $0.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Milestone Scientific 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Milestone Scientific MLSS -10.47% 37 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates MLSS with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 (2026-08-16), Milestone Scientific's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08.


Milestone Scientific  (AMEX:MLSS) 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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MLSS vs NEPH, HBIO, POCI: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Milestone Scientific'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.


Milestone Scientific 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Milestone Scientific's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Milestone Scientific 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 -0.08 mean?
Milestone Scientific (MLSS) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.08 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 Milestone Scientific and its competitors.
Is Milestone Scientific's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Milestone Scientific's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08. Overall, Milestone Scientific has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Milestone Scientific's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to NEPH and HBIO?
Milestone Scientific's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.08 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Milestone Scientific and its competitors. Milestone Scientific's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Milestone Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific (MLSS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.50 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08. Milestone Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Milestone Scientific (MLSS), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.08 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.

Is Milestone Scientific (MLSS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Milestone Scientific stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.50 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60. GuruFocus considers Milestone Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MLSS:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.08
  • GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.50 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Milestone Scientific Business Description

Address 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ, USA, 07068
Milestone Scientific Inc develops and commercializes proprietary computer-controlled drug delivery systems designed to enhance the safety, precision, and patient experience associated with subcutaneous injections and fluid aspiration procedures. The company's core technology platform, Dynamic Pressure Sensing (DPS) Technology, controls flow rate and measures pressure at the needle tip in real time. DPS Technology is incorporated into both the company's dental and medical products and supports clinical applications, including local anesthesia delivery, epidural space identification in regional anesthesia procedures, and intra-articular joint injections. It operates in two segments: Dental, which markets and sells its dental products, and Medical, markets and sells its medical products.
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