Lloyds Banking Group (CHIX:LLOYL) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 2.29 (As of Aug. 24, 2026)

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CHIX:LLOYL Lloyds Banking Group PLC CHIX:LLOYL
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What is Lloyds Banking Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Lloyds Banking Group CHIX:LLOYL +1.16% 54 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:LLOYL with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.79 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 (2026-08-24), Lloyds Banking Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29.


Lloyds Banking Group  (CHIX:LLOYl) 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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Lloyds Banking Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Lloyds Banking 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.


Lloyds Banking Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Lloyds Banking Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lloyds Banking 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 2.29 mean?
Lloyds Banking Group (CHIX:LLOYL) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 2.29 as of Aug. 24, 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 Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors.
Is Lloyds Banking Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Lloyds Banking Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29. Overall, Lloyds Banking Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lloyds Banking Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to competitors?
Lloyds Banking Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 2.29 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 Lloyds Banking Group and its competitors. Lloyds Banking Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lloyds Banking Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Banking Group (CHIX:LLOYL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.79, compared to a current price of £1.11 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29. Lloyds Banking Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Lloyds Banking Group (CHIX:LLOYL), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 2.29 as of Aug. 24, 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 Lloyds Banking Group (CHIX:LLOYL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lloyds Banking Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.11 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.79. GuruFocus considers Lloyds Banking Group to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:LLOYL:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 2.29
  • GF Value™: £0.79 vs. price of £1.11 (40.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Lloyds Banking Group Business Description

Address 33 Old Broad Street, London, GBR, EC2N 1HZ
Lloyds is a retail and commercial bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. The bank operates via three business segments: retail, commercial banking, and insurance and wealth. In retail, Lloyds offers primarily mortgages (66% of loan portfolio), credit cards, and current accounts to its customers. Its commercial banking operation provides lending, transaction banking, working capital management, and debt capital market services to large companies and financial institutions in the UK. Insurance and wealth round out the product lineup with life and property insurance as well as pension solutions and high-net-worth asset management services.
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