Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.48 (As of Aug. 06, 2026)

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What is Ryanair Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Ryanair Holdings CHIX:RYAI 88 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48 as of Aug. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RYAI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 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 (2026-08-06), Ryanair Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48.


Ryanair Holdings  (CHIX:RYAi) 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.


Ryanair Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


CHIX:RYAI vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Ryanair 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.


Ryanair Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Ryanair Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Ryanair 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.

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What does a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.48 mean?
Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.48 as of Aug. 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ryanair Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Ryanair Holdings' current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48. Overall, Ryanair Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryanair Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
Ryanair Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.48 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Ryanair Holdings and its competitors. Ryanair Holdings's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryanair Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.50, compared to a current price of €24.97 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48. Ryanair Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.48 as of Aug. 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 Ryanair Holdings (CHIX:RYAI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryanair Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €24.97 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.50. GuruFocus considers Ryanair Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RYAI:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.48
  • GF Value™: €24.50 vs. price of €24.97 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Ryanair Holdings Business Description

Address Airside Business Park, Swords, County Dublin, Dublin, IRL, K67 NY94
Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, known for its extensive network and highly efficient business model. Operating over 3,600 flights daily across 240-plus destinations in 40 countries, Ryanair has built its success on offering affordable air travel while maintaining tight control over costs. The airline primarily uses Boeing 737 aircraft, including the newer 737 8-200 "Gamechanger" variant, which simplifies operations and reduces expenses. Ryanair focuses on high passenger volume, ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency, ensuring its position as a leading airline in Europe.
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