KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.30 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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FRA:KSW KST Beteiligungs AG FRA:KSW
43 GF Score
Price €1.03
GF Value €0.97
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KST Beteiligungs AG 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

KST Beteiligungs AG FRA:KSW 43 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSW with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.97 (Fairly Valued). 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 (2026-08-11), KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30.


KST Beteiligungs AG  (FRA:KSW) 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.


KST Beteiligungs AG 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


FRA:KSW vs MMM, HON: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, KST Beteiligungs AG'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.


KST Beteiligungs AG 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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KST Beteiligungs AG 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 -0.30 mean?
KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.30 as of Aug. 11, 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 KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
KST Beteiligungs AG's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30. Overall, KST Beteiligungs AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to MMM and HON?
KST Beteiligungs AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.30 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Conglomerates 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 KST Beteiligungs AG and its competitors. KST Beteiligungs AG's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KST Beteiligungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.97, compared to a current price of €1.03 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30. KST Beteiligungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.30 as of Aug. 11, 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 KST Beteiligungs AG (FRA:KSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KST Beteiligungs AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €1.03 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.97. GuruFocus considers KST Beteiligungs AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSW:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.30
  • GF Value™: €0.97 vs. price of €1.03 (6.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 4 warning signs

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


KST Beteiligungs AG Business Description

Other Exchanges KSW:Germany
Address Friedrichstrasse 8, Stuttgart, DEU, 70174
KST Beteiligungs AG invests across industries in listed companies in Germany, it focuses on small and mid caps. It acquires investments with long-term goals and assists its clients active throughout the investment period.
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