Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.52 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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ASX:RHC Ramsay Health Care Ltd ASX:RHC
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What is Ramsay Health Care 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Ramsay Health Care ASX:RHC +0.59% 85 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:RHC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$50.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 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 (2026-08-25), Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52.


Ramsay Health Care  (ASX:RHC) 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.


Ramsay Health Care 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


ASX:RHC vs HCA, THC, DVA: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Ramsay Health Care'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.


Ramsay Health Care 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Ramsay Health Care 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.

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What does a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.52 mean?
Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.52 as of Aug. 25, 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 Ramsay Health Care and its competitors.
Is Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Ramsay Health Care's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52. Overall, Ramsay Health Care has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
Ramsay Health Care's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.52 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Ramsay Health Care and its competitors. Ramsay Health Care's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ramsay Health Care stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$50.79, compared to a current price of A$44.36 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52. Ramsay Health Care's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.52 as of Aug. 25, 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 Ramsay Health Care (ASX:RHC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ramsay Health Care stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$44.36 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$50.79. GuruFocus considers Ramsay Health Care to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:RHC:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.52
  • GF Value™: A$50.79 vs. price of A$44.36 (12.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs

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


Ramsay Health Care Business Description

Address 126 Phillip Street, Suite 18.03, Level 18, Deutsche Bank Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Ramsay Health Care is one of the largest private healthcare providers in the world, with more than 500 sites across about eight countries. The key markets in which it operates are Australia, France, the UK, and Sweden. It is the largest private hospital group in each of these markets except for the UK, where it is the largest independent supplier to the NHS. Ramsay Santé, which operates the European regions other than the UK, is a 53%-owned subsidiary of Ramsay Health Care. The company typically earns about two-thirds of consolidated earnings in Australia. Ramsay Health Care undertakes both private and publicly funded healthcare.
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