FMBRF (Famous Brands) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.82 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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FMBRF Famous Brands Ltd FMBRF
85 GF Score
Price $3.05
GF Value $3.73
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What is Famous Brands 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Famous Brands FMBRF 85 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FMBRF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.73. The stock has 1 warning sign 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 (2026-08-08), Famous Brands's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82.


Famous Brands  (OTCPK:FMBRF) 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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FMBRF vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.


Famous Brands 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Famous Brands 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 -1.82 mean?
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.82 as of Aug. 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 Famous Brands and its competitors.
Is Famous Brands' 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Famous Brands' current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to SYY and USFD?
Famous Brands' 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.82 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. Famous Brands's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Famous Brands (FMBRF) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.82. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.73, compared to a current price of $3.05 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.82 as of Aug. 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 Famous Brands (FMBRF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.05 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.73.

Key valuation signals for FMBRF:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.82
  • GF Value™: $3.73 vs. price of $3.05 (18.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Famous Brands Business Description

Other Exchanges FBR:South Africa
Address 478 James Crescent, P.O. Box 2884, Halfway House, Midrand, GT, ZAF, 1685
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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