Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.17 (As of Jul. 20, 2026)

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TSX:KLS Kelso Technologies Inc TSX:KLS
28 GF Score
Price C$0.14
GF Value C$0.15
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kelso Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Kelso Technologies TSX:KLS -3.57% 28 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.15 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 (2026-07-20), Kelso Technologies's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17.

Kelso Technologies  (TSX:KLS) 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.

Kelso Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms

TSX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelso 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.

Kelso Technologies 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelso Technologies's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Kelso 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 1-Year Sharpe Ratio →
What does a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.17 mean?
Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.17 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 Kelso Technologies and its competitors.
Is Kelso Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Kelso Technologies' current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17. Overall, Kelso Technologies has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelso Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
Kelso Technologies' 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of 0.17 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Kelso Technologies and its competitors. Kelso Technologies's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelso Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.15, compared to a current price of C$0.14 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17. Kelso Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is 0.17 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 Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelso Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$0.14 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.15. GuruFocus considers Kelso Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KLS:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: 0.17
  • GF Value™: C$0.15 vs. price of C$0.14 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 28/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Kelso Technologies Business Description

Other Exchanges KIQSF:USA
Address 305 - 1979 Old Okanagan Highway, West Kelowna, BC, CAN, V4T 3A4
Kelso Technologies Inc is a railway equipment supplier that produces and sells tank car service equipment used for the safe loading, unloading, and containment of hazardous materials during transport. The firm designs, engineers, markets, produces, and distributes various fuel valves, pressure relief valves, manway securement systems, and other related products designed to reduce the risk of environmental harm due to non-accidental events in the transportation of hazardous commodities via railroad tank cars. It operates one business segment, which consists of the design, production, and distribution of various proprietary products for the rail sector. Geographically, it operates in the United States.
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