Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.30 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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XKLS:5274 Hong Leong Capital Bhd XKLS:5274
60 GF Score
Price RM3.10
GF Value RM3.61
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hong Leong Capital Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

Hong Leong Capital Bhd XKLS:5274 +0.32% 60 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5274 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of RM3.61 (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 (2026-08-16), Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30.


Hong Leong Capital Bhd  (XKLS:5274) 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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XKLS:5274 vs MS, GS, SCHW: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, Hong Leong Capital 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.


Hong Leong Capital Bhd 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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Hong Leong Capital 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 -0.30 mean?
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.30 as of Aug. 16, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30. Overall, Hong Leong Capital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to MS and GS?
Hong Leong Capital Bhd's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.30 can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Capital Markets 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd and its competitors. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM3.61, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30. Hong Leong Capital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.30 as of Aug. 16, 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (XKLS:5274) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Leong Capital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM3.61. GuruFocus considers Hong Leong Capital Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5274:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.30
  • GF Value™: RM3.61 vs. price of RM3.10 (14.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5274 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Leong Capital Bhd Business Description

Address No. 6, Jalan Damanlela, Level 30, Menara Hong Leong, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50490
Hong Leong Capital Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it offers various financial services in the areas of investment banking, stockbroking, futures broking, nominees and custodian services, unit trust and fund management, and related financial services, and investment management services. The group's operating business segments are: Investment banking and stockbroking, Fund management and unit trust management, and Investment holding and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Investment banking and stockbroking segment. Geographically, the group operates only in Malaysia.
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