Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.
MLP SE's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.34%.
As of Mar. 2026, MLP SE has a Sloan Ratio of 3.34%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) Sloan Ratio % Explanation
A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.
If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.
If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.
As of Mar. 2026, MLP SE has a Sloan Ratio of 3.34%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.
MLP SE Sloan Ratio % Related Terms
MLP SE Sloan Ratio % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XSWX:MLP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Sloan Ratio % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MLP SE's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan 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.
MLP SE Sloan Ratio % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % falls into.
Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.
MLP SE's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
MLP SE's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.207 (Jun. 2025 ) + 14.651 (Sep. 2025 ) + 10.339 (Dec. 2025 ) + 27.161 (Mar. 2026 ) = CHF53 Mil.
MLP SE's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.667 (Jun. 2025 ) + -47.98 (Sep. 2025 ) + 14.873 (Dec. 2025 ) + 30.364 (Mar. 2026 ) = CHF-24 Mil.
MLP SE's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was -7.084 (Jun. 2025 ) + -16.276 (Sep. 2025 ) + -5.21 (Dec. 2025 ) + -25.941 (Mar. 2026 ) = CHF-55 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a Sloan Ratio % of 3.34% as of Mar. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on MLP SE and its competitors.
Is MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % too high?
MLP SE's current Sloan Ratio % is 3.34%. Overall, MLP SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % compare to BLK and BX?
MLP SE's Sloan Ratio % of 3.34% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for an Asset Management company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Sloan 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on MLP SE and its competitors. MLP SE's current Sloan Ratio % is 3.34%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MLP SE stock overvalued right now?
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a current Sloan Ratio % of 3.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF6.38, compared to a current price of CHF7.08 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is 3.34%. MLP SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MLP SE (XSWX:MLP), the current Sloan Ratio % is 3.34% as of Mar. 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 MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MLP SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.08 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF6.38.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MLP:
Sloan Ratio %: 3.34%
GF Value™: CHF6.38 vs. price of CHF7.08 (11% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MLP SE is a holding company providing financial and economic consulting services to private, corporate, and institutional clients, covering retirement provision, wealth management, insurance, loans, and banking. It operates through segments, including the Financial Consulting segment, which generates the majority of revenue, driven by retirement planning, health and non-life insurance, loans and mortgages, and wealth management. The Banking segment includes services such as accounts, cards, and interest rate business, while the FERI segment contributes through wealth management consulting. The DOMCURA and Industrial Broker segments mainly generate revenue from insurance brokerage and administration, particularly in non-life insurance for private and commercial clients.
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