Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.04 (As of Sep. 06, 2026)

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CHIX:KARS Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS
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What is Karnov Group AB 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Karnov Group AB CHIX:KARS 75 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:KARS with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of kr68.42. The stock has 4 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 (2026-09-06), Karnov Group AB's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04.


Karnov Group AB  (CHIX:KARs) 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:KARS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Karnov Group AB'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.


Karnov Group AB 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Business Services Industry

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

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


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Karnov Group AB 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 1.04 mean?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.04 as of Sep. 06, 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 Karnov Group AB and its competitors.
Is Karnov Group AB's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Karnov Group AB's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04. Overall, Karnov Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karnov Group AB's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Karnov Group AB's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.04 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 Karnov Group AB and its competitors. Karnov Group AB's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karnov Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.04. The stock's GF Value™ is kr68.42, compared to a current price of kr64.30 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04. Karnov Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.04 as of Sep. 06, 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 Karnov Group AB (CHIX:KARS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karnov Group AB stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of kr64.30 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr68.42.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:KARS:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.04
  • GF Value™: kr68.42 vs. price of kr64.30 (6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Karnov Group AB Business Description

Address Flemminggatan 14, Stockholm, SWE, 112 26
Karnov Group AB is a provider of mission-critical information in the areas of legal, tax and auditing, environment, and health and safety. Karnov's products include subscription-based online solutions for law firms, tax and accounting firms, corporates, and the public sector including, courts, universities, public authorities, and municipalities. Karnov also publishes and sells offline books and journals and hosts legal training courses. Its brands are Karnov Group Denmark, Norstedts Juridik, Aranzadi LA LEY, Lamy Liaisons, Notisum, Echoline, BELLA Intelligence. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Denmark and also has a presence in Sweden, Norway, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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