Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 16.16 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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CHIX:JSGL Johnson Service Group PLC CHIX:JSGL
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Price £1.47
GF Value £1.67
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Johnson Service Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Johnson Service Group CHIX:JSGL +1.45% 86 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:JSGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.67 (Modestly Undervalued). 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 (2026-07-19), Johnson Service Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16.


Johnson Service Group  (CHIX:JSGl) 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.


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CHIX:JSGL vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Johnson Service 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.


Johnson Service Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Johnson Service Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Johnson Service 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.

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What does a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 16.16 mean?
Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 16.16 as of Jul. 19, 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors.
Is Johnson Service Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Johnson Service Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16. Overall, Johnson Service Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Service Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Johnson Service Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 16.16 can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Business 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 Johnson Service Group and its competitors. Johnson Service Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Service Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.67, compared to a current price of £1.47 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16. Johnson Service Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 16.16 as of Jul. 19, 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 Johnson Service Group (CHIX:JSGL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Service Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.47 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.67. GuruFocus considers Johnson Service Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:JSGL:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 16.16
  • GF Value™: £1.67 vs. price of £1.47 (12% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Johnson Service Group Business Description

Other Exchanges JSVGF:USAJSG:UK5K7:Germany
Address Johnson House, Abbots Park, Monks Way, Preston Brook, Cheshire, GBR, WA7 3GH
Johnson Service Group PLC United Kingdom-based company that provides textile-related services to businesses and consumers. It is a supplier of work wear and protective wear, offering these services through Johnsons Workwear brand. The company also provides premium linen services for the hotel, catering and hospitality markets, and high volume hotel linen services, through a number of different brands which include Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Linen, Johnsons Restaurant & Catering Linen and Regency. It has two reporting segments; Workwear, and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering which is also its key revenue generating segment.
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