Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.90 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
69 GF Score
Price €2.32
GF Value €3.79
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What is Woolworths Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 69 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.79. 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 (2026-08-30), Woolworths Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90.


Woolworths Holdings  (FRA:WN3) 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.


Woolworths Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths 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.


Woolworths Holdings 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Woolworths Holdings's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Woolworths 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 -0.90 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors.
Is Woolworths Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to DDS and M?
Woolworths Holdings' 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.90 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. Woolworths Holdings's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.90. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.79, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 38.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.90 as of Aug. 30, 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 Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 38.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.79.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.90
  • GF Value™: €3.79 vs. price of €2.32 (38.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
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