Osaka Gas Co (FRA:OSA) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.99 (As of Aug. 31, 2026)

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FRA:OSA Osaka Gas Co Ltd FRA:OSA
74 GF Score
Price €30.20
GF Value €19.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Osaka Gas Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Osaka Gas Co FRA:OSA +0.67% 74 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OSA with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 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 (2026-08-31), Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99.


Osaka Gas Co  (FRA:OSA) 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.


Osaka Gas Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


FRA:OSA vs ATO, NI: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Osaka Gas Co'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.


Osaka Gas Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Osaka Gas Co 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 1.99 mean?
Osaka Gas Co (FRA:OSA) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.99 as of Aug. 31, 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 Osaka Gas Co and its competitors.
Is Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Osaka Gas Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99. Overall, Osaka Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
Osaka Gas Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 1.99 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 - Regulated company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Osaka Gas Co and its competitors. Osaka Gas Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Osaka Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Gas Co (FRA:OSA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.64, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 53.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99. Osaka Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Osaka Gas Co (FRA:OSA), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 1.99 as of Aug. 31, 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 Osaka Gas Co (FRA:OSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Osaka Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 53.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.64. GuruFocus considers Osaka Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:OSA:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 1.99
  • GF Value™: €19.64 vs. price of €30.20 (53.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Osaka Gas Co Business Description

Address 4-1-2 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, JPN, 541-0046
Osaka Gas Co Ltd is a Japanese utility company involved in the production and supply of natural gas and electricity. The company operates through three segments. The Domestic Energy segment covers city gas production and supply, gas appliances, piping work, LNG and LPG sales, industrial gases, power generation, and electricity sales. The Life & Business Solutions segment engages in real estate development and leasing, information processing, and the sale of fine and carbon materials. The Overseas Energy segment focuses on natural gas and other energy development, investment, and supply. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic energy segment.
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