Guaranty Trust Holding Co (NSA:GTCO) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.80 (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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NSA:GTCO Guaranty Trust Holding Co PLC NSA:GTCO
79 GF Score
Price ₦127.60
GF Value ₦75.74
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Guaranty Trust Holding Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Guaranty Trust Holding Co NSA:GTCO -0.23% 79 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSA:GTCO with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦75.74 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 (2026-08-20), Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80.


Guaranty Trust Holding Co  (NSA:GTCO) 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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NSA:GTCO vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Guaranty Trust Holding Co'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.


Guaranty Trust Holding Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Guaranty Trust Holding 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 0.80 mean?
Guaranty Trust Holding Co (NSA:GTCO) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.80 as of Aug. 20, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Guaranty Trust Holding Co and its competitors.
Is Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Guaranty Trust Holding Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80. Overall, Guaranty Trust Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
Guaranty Trust Holding Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.80 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Banks 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 Guaranty Trust Holding Co and its competitors. Guaranty Trust Holding Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guaranty Trust Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guaranty Trust Holding Co (NSA:GTCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦75.74, compared to a current price of ₦127.60 — trading 68.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80. Guaranty Trust Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Guaranty Trust Holding Co (NSA:GTCO), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.80 as of Aug. 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 Guaranty Trust Holding Co (NSA:GTCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guaranty Trust Holding Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦127.60 is trading 68.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦75.74. GuruFocus considers Guaranty Trust Holding Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:GTCO:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.80
  • GF Value™: ₦75.74 vs. price of ₦127.60 (68.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Guaranty Trust Holding Co Business Description

Other Exchanges GTCOl:UKGTCO:UK9JO0:Germany
Address Akin Adesola Street, Plot 635, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
Guaranty Trust Holding Co PLC is a multinational financial institution that provides individuals, businesses, private and public institutions across Africa and the United Kingdom with a broad range of market key financial products and services. The company has six reportable segments: Corporate banking which derives maximum revenue, and incorporates current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities; Commercial banking which incorporates current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities; Business banking which incorporates current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities; Retail banking which incorporates private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits; SME banking; and Public sector.
79GF Score

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