CGROF (Character Group (The)) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.11 (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
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GF Value $2.51
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What is Character Group (The) 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 67 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.51. The stock has 10 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), Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11.


Character Group (The)  (OTCPK:CGROF) 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.


Character Group (The) 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Character Group (The) 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 -1.11 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.11 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors.
Is Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Character Group (The)'s current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
Character Group (The)'s 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.11 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. Character Group (The)'s current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.11. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.51, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.11 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.51.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.11
  • GF Value™: $2.51 vs. price of $3.26 (29.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

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Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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