KOBNF (Kobe Bussan Co) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.16 (As of Sep. 14, 2026)

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KOBNF Kobe Bussan Co Ltd KOBNF
88 GF Score
Price $24.10
GF Value $36.16
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What is Kobe Bussan Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Kobe Bussan Co KOBNF 88 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16 as of Sep. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOBNF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.16. 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 (2026-09-14), Kobe Bussan Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16.


Kobe Bussan Co  (OTCPK:KOBNF) 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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KOBNF vs KR: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Kobe Bussan 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.


Kobe Bussan Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

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

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


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Kobe Bussan 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.

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What does a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.16 mean?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.16 as of Sep. 14, 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors.
Is Kobe Bussan Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Kobe Bussan Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16. Overall, Kobe Bussan Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobe Bussan Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to KR?
Kobe Bussan Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.16 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 Kobe Bussan Co and its competitors. Kobe Bussan Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobe Bussan Co stock overvalued right now?
Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.16. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.16, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16. Kobe Bussan Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.16 as of Sep. 14, 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 Kobe Bussan Co (KOBNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobe Bussan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.16.

Key valuation signals for KOBNF:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.16
  • GF Value™: $36.16 vs. price of $24.10 (33.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Kobe Bussan Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 3038:Japan
Address 125-1 Hirano, Hyogo Prefecture, Kakogawa, JPN, 675-0063
Kobe Bussan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company that operates through four business divisions: Business Supermarket, Restaurant and Ready-Meal, Eco-Renewable Energy, and Others. The Business Supermarket segment runs Gyomu Super stores offering affordable domestic and imported food products. The Restaurant and Ready-Meal segment operates buffet and delicatessen chains such as Kobe Cook World Buffet, Premium Karubi, and Chisouna. The Eco-Renewable Energy segment generates electricity from nineteen solar and one woody biomass power plant. The Others segment includes tourism and related businesses. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Business Supermarket segment.
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