Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.44 (As of Aug. 05, 2026)

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ASX:KLS Kelsian Group Ltd ASX:KLS
92 GF Score
Price A$4.52
GF Value A$6.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kelsian Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Kelsian Group ASX:KLS -0.22% 92 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:KLS with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

The 3-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past three years. As of today (2026-08-05), Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44.


Kelsian Group  (ASX:KLS) 3-Year Sortino Ratio Explanation

The 3-Year Sortino Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past three year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average three-year monthly excess returns divided by the standard deviation of negative returns in the three-year period. 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.

Differnt from the Sharpe Ratio that penalizes both upside and downside volatility equally, the Sortino Ratio penalizes only those returns falling below a user-specified target or required rate of return. The expected returns here is set to the risk-free rate as well.


Kelsian Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


ASX:KLS vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Sortino 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.


Kelsian Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Kelsian Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio Calculation

The 3-Year Sortino Ratio measures the risk-adjusted return of an investment asset or portfolio in the last three year, focusing specifically on downside risk rather than total risk. A stock / portfolio's 3-Year Sortino Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the three-year average monthly returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the downside risks over the past three year.

A downside risk is a potential loss from the asset or investment. The Downside risk here is measured by the downside deviation, which is the standard deviation of negative returns.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year Sortino Ratio →
What does a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.44 mean?
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.44 as of Aug. 05, 2026. 3-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past three years. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors.
Is Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Kelsian Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44. Overall, Kelsian Group has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
Kelsian Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.44 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 3-Year Sortino Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 3-Year Sortino 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 3-Year Sortino Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Sortino Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past three years. View historical data for Kelsian Group and its competitors. Kelsian Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kelsian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.04, compared to a current price of A$4.52 — trading 25.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44. Kelsian Group's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Sortino Ratio calculated?
3-Year Sortino Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.44 as of Aug. 05, 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 Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kelsian Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$4.52 is trading 25.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.04. GuruFocus considers Kelsian Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:KLS:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.44
  • GF Value™: A$6.04 vs. price of A$4.52 (25.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Kelsian Group Business Description

Other Exchanges CY4:Germany
Address 26 Flinders Street, Level 3, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Kelsian operates public transport bus services throughout Australia, Singapore, and the UK on behalf of state governments. In the private sector, the group provides commuter transport services to resource companies, corporates, and education providers in Australia and the United States. Kelsian also provides marine transportation and a variety of tourism-related services throughout Australia, including ferry services, leisure cruises, accommodation, bus tours, and packaged holidays. In February 2026, Kelsian announced it had entered into an agreement to divest the leisure-centric tourism assets.
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