ZKIN (ZK International Group Co) 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.73 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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ZKIN ZK International Group Co Ltd ZKIN
58 GF Score
Price $1.15
GF Value $1.83
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is ZK International Group Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio?

ZK International Group Co ZKIN -2.81% 58 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZKIN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.83 (Possible Value Trap). 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 (2026-08-26), ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73.


ZK International Group Co  (NAS:ZKIN) 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.


ZK International Group Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Related Terms


ZKIN vs HLP, LUD, HUDI: 1-Year Sharpe Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, ZK International Group 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.


ZK International Group Co 1-Year Sharpe Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio falls into.


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ZK International Group 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 -0.73 mean?
ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) has a 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.73 as of Aug. 26, 2026. 1-Year Sharpe Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of increase in risk. View historical data for ZK International Group Co and its competitors.
Is ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio too high?
ZK International Group Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73. Overall, ZK International Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio compare to HLP and LUD?
ZK International Group Co's 1-Year Sharpe Ratio of -0.73 can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good 1-Year Sharpe Ratio depends on the Steel 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 ZK International Group Co and its competitors. ZK International Group Co's current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZK International Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.83, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73. ZK International Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN), the current 1-Year Sharpe Ratio is -0.73 as of Aug. 26, 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 ZK International Group Co (ZKIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZK International Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.83. GuruFocus considers ZK International Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZKIN:

  • 1-Year Sharpe Ratio: -0.73
  • GF Value™: $1.83 vs. price of $1.15 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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


ZK International Group Co Business Description

Address C/o Zhejiang Zhengkang Industrial Co., Ltd., No. 678 Dingxiang Road, Binhai Industrial Park, Zhejiang Province, Economic and Technology Development Zone, Wenzhou, CHN, 325025
ZK International Group Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of metal pipes. The company is specialized in producing double-press thin-walled stainless steel tubes and fittings, carbon steel tubes and fittings, single-press tubes and fittings, and stainless-steel strips. The products are used in restaurants, hotels, hospitals, firefighting, food, beverage, ships, engines, industrial seawater desalination and systems of direct-drinking water, cold /hot water supply, city water supply, and gas of large/middle scale construction projects.
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