CPXWF (Capital Power) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 0.73 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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CPXWF Capital Power Corp CPXWF
82 GF Score
Price $46.91
GF Value $34.95
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Capital Power 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Capital Power CPXWF +2.88% 82 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates CPXWF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 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 (2026-09-08), Capital Power's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73.


Capital Power  (OTCPK:CPXWF) 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.


Capital Power 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


CPXWF vs CEG, VST, NRG: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Capital Power'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.


Capital Power 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Capital Power's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Capital Power 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 0.73 mean?
Capital Power (CPXWF) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 0.73 as of Sep. 08, 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 Capital Power and its competitors.
Is Capital Power's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Capital Power's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
Capital Power's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 0.73 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Capital Power and its competitors. Capital Power's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (CPXWF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.95, compared to a current price of $46.91 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 12 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 Capital Power (CPXWF), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.73 as of Sep. 08, 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 Capital Power (CPXWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $46.91 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.95. GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPXWF:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 0.73
  • GF Value™: $34.95 vs. price of $46.91 (34.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 12 warning signs

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


Capital Power Business Description

Address 10423 101 Street NW, Suite 1200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5H 0E9
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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