CAB Payments Holdings (CHIX:CABPL) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.20 (As of Aug. 27, 2026)

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What is CAB Payments Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

CAB Payments Holdings CHIX:CABPL 56 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20 as of Aug. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CABPL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 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 (2026-08-27), CAB Payments Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20.


CAB Payments Holdings  (CHIX:CABPl) 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.


CAB Payments Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:CABPL vs JPM, BAC, WFC: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, CAB Payments Holdings'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.


CAB Payments Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, CAB Payments Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CAB Payments Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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CAB Payments Holdings 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 -0.20 mean?
CAB Payments Holdings (CHIX:CABPL) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.20 as of Aug. 27, 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 CAB Payments Holdings and its competitors.
Is CAB Payments Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
CAB Payments Holdings' current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20. Overall, CAB Payments Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAB Payments Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
CAB Payments Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.20 can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Banks 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 CAB Payments Holdings and its competitors. CAB Payments Holdings's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAB Payments Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAB Payments Holdings (CHIX:CABPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.81, compared to a current price of £0.81 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20. CAB Payments Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 CAB Payments Holdings (CHIX:CABPL), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.20 as of Aug. 27, 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 CAB Payments Holdings (CHIX:CABPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAB Payments Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.81 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.81. GuruFocus considers CAB Payments Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CABPL:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.20
  • GF Value™: £0.81 vs. price of £0.81 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 3 warning signs

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


CAB Payments Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges CABPF:USACABP:UK2SY:Germany
Address 3 London Bridge Street, London, GBR, SE1 9SG
CAB Payments Holdings PLC offers cross-border payments and banking services for hard-to-reach markets around the world. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in three principal business lines, addressing various combinations of client groups, distribution networks, and services: Foreign Exchange (FX), which derives maximum revenue, Payments, and Banking Services. Foreign Exchange (FX) business provides access to clients to various markets and currencies, and enables them to trade in a way that suits their business needs, via web app, GUI, or FIX API; Payments business provides international payment solutions; and Banking Services engages in wholesale banking, providing transaction and deposit accounts, in addition to trade finance solutions.
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