NFG (National Fuel Gas Co) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.42 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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85 GF Score
Price $81.16
GF Value $78.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is National Fuel Gas Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

National Fuel Gas Co NFG +0.27% 85 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates NFG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $78.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 (2026-07-20), National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42.

National Fuel Gas Co  (NYSE:NFG) 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.

National Fuel Gas Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

NFG vs DEC, UNTC, SLNG: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, National Fuel Gas Co'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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National Fuel Gas Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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National Fuel Gas Co 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 -0.42 mean?
National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.42 as of Jul. 20, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors.
Is National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
National Fuel Gas Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42. Overall, National Fuel Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to DEC and UNTC?
National Fuel Gas Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.42 can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Oil & Gas 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 National Fuel Gas Co and its competitors. National Fuel Gas Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fuel Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.42, compared to a current price of $81.16 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42. National Fuel Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 National Fuel Gas Co (NFG), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.42 as of Jul. 20, 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 National Fuel Gas Co (NFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fuel Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $81.16 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $78.42. GuruFocus considers National Fuel Gas Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NFG:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.42
  • GF Value™: $78.42 vs. price of $81.16 (3.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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

National Fuel Gas Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges NFG:MexicoNFG:Germany
Address 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY, USA, 14221
National Fuel Gas Co is a diversified energy company involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation, distribution, and marketing. It operates through three segments: Integrated Upstream and Gathering, Pipeline and Storage, and Utility. The majority of revenue comes from the Integrated Upstream and Gathering segment, which focuses on Seneca's natural gas exploration and development in the Appalachian region and Midstream operations supporting gas processing and gathering. The Pipeline and Storage segment transports and stores natural gas for customers in the northeastern United States and Canada, while the Utility segment supplies natural gas to retail customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. the company opeartes in United States.
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