OPTT (Ocean Power Technologies) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.35 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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OPTT Ocean Power Technologies Inc OPTT
39 GF Score
Price $0.18
GF Value $0.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ocean Power Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Ocean Power Technologies OPTT -0.55% 39 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates OPTT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 (2026-08-03), Ocean Power Technologies's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35.


Ocean Power Technologies  (AMEX:OPTT) 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.


Ocean Power Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


OPTT vs HYOR, SPPL, CVV: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Ocean Power Technologies'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.


Ocean Power Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ocean Power Technologies's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ocean Power Technologies's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Ocean Power Technologies 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 -0.35 mean?
Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.35 as of Aug. 03, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors.
Is Ocean Power Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Ocean Power Technologies' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35. Overall, Ocean Power Technologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ocean Power Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to HYOR and SPPL?
Ocean Power Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.35 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ocean Power Technologies and its competitors. Ocean Power Technologies's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ocean Power Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35. Ocean Power Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.35 as of Aug. 03, 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 Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ocean Power Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14. GuruFocus considers Ocean Power Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OPTT:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.35
  • GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.18 (28.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ocean Power Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges RUOB:Germany
Address 28 Engelhard Drive, Suite B, Monroe Township, NJ, USA, 08831
Ocean Power Technologies Inc provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. It provides ocean data collection and reporting, marine power, offshore communications, and Maritime Domain Awareness System (MDAS) products, integrated solutions, and consulting services. The company offers its products and services to a wide range of customers, including those in government and offshore energy, oil and gas, construction, wind power, and other industries. The company has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
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