Affin Bank Bhd (XKLS:5185) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.45 (As of Aug. 19, 2026)

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XKLS:5185 Affin Bank Bhd XKLS:5185
65 GF Score
Price RM2.15
GF Value RM2.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Affin Bank Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Affin Bank Bhd XKLS:5185 -2.71% 65 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5185 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 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 (2026-08-19), Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45.


Affin Bank Bhd  (XKLS:5185) 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.


Affin Bank Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


XKLS:5185 vs PNC, USB: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Affin Bank Bhd'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.


Affin Bank Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Affin Bank Bhd 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 -0.45 mean?
Affin Bank Bhd (XKLS:5185) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.45 as of Aug. 19, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Affin Bank Bhd and its competitors.
Is Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Affin Bank Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45. Overall, Affin Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
Affin Bank Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.45 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 Affin Bank Bhd and its competitors. Affin Bank Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Affin Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Affin Bank Bhd (XKLS:5185) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.87, compared to a current price of RM2.15 — trading 25.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45. Affin Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Affin Bank Bhd (XKLS:5185), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.45 as of Aug. 19, 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 Affin Bank Bhd (XKLS:5185) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Affin Bank Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM2.15 is trading 25.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.87. GuruFocus considers Affin Bank Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5185:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.45
  • GF Value™: RM2.87 vs. price of RM2.15 (25.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5185 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Affin Bank Bhd Business Description

Address Lingkaran TRX, Level 19, Menara AFFIN, Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 55188
Affin Bank Bhd is a Malaysia-based bank. It operates in four segments: Commercial Banking focuses on the business of banking in all aspects including Islamic Banking operations; Investment Banking focuses on the business of a merchant bank, stock-broking, and other related financial services; Insurance includes the business of underwriting all classes of general and life insurance businesses in Malaysia; and Others include operation of investment holding companies, money-broking, information technology and other related financial services. The company provides Personal banking and Business banking services. The majority of the group's revenue comes from Commercial Banking within Malaysia.
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