NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.01 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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MSW:NICO NICO Holdings PLC MSW:NICO
77 GF Score
Price MWK1,490.15
GF Value MWK1,265.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is NICO Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

NICO Holdings MSW:NICO -0.12% 77 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates MSW:NICO with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of MWK1,265.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 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 (2026-07-23), NICO Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01.


NICO Holdings  (MSW:NICO) 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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MSW:NICO vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, NICO Holdings'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.


NICO Holdings 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Insurance Industry

For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, NICO Holdings's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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NICO Holdings 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 1.01 mean?
NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.01 as of Jul. 23, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for NICO Holdings and its competitors.
Is NICO Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
NICO Holdings' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01. Overall, NICO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NICO Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
NICO Holdings' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 1.01 can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 an Insurance company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Insurance 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 NICO Holdings and its competitors. NICO Holdings's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NICO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,265.07, compared to a current price of MWK1,490.15 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01. NICO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 1.01 as of Jul. 23, 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MWK1,490.15 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,265.07. GuruFocus considers NICO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MSW:NICO:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 1.01
  • GF Value™: MWK1,265.07 vs. price of MWK1,490.15 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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


NICO Holdings Business Description

Address Chibisa House-19 Glyn Jones Road, PO Box 501, Blantyre, MWI
NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi-based financial service company that operates in diversified business. Its segments include Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance business, Banking business, Investment Holding, Asset Management, and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accidents throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments only operate in Malawi.
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