MXCLF (MAX Co) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -3.46 (As of Sep. 10, 2026)

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MXCLF MAX Co Ltd MXCLF
68 GF Score
Price $2.59
GF Value $1.48
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What is MAX Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

MAX Co MXCLF 68 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates MXCLF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.48. The stock has 5 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 (2026-09-10), MAX Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46.


MAX Co  (OTCPK:MXCLF) 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.


MAX Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


MXCLF vs SNA, RBC, LECO: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, MAX 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.


MAX Co 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX 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 -3.46 mean?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.46 as of Sep. 10, 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 MAX Co and its competitors.
Is MAX Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
MAX Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46. Overall, MAX Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
MAX Co's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.46 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Industrial Products 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 MAX Co and its competitors. MAX Co's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Co stock overvalued right now?
MAX Co (MXCLF) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.48, compared to a current price of $2.59 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46. MAX Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 MAX Co (MXCLF), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.46 as of Sep. 10, 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 MAX Co (MXCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.59 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.48.

Key valuation signals for MXCLF:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -3.46
  • GF Value™: $1.48 vs. price of $2.59 (75.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

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


MAX Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 6454:Japan
Address 6-6 Nihonbashi Hakozakicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8502
MAX Co Ltd manufactures and distributes office supplies and industrial equipment. The company operates through office equipment, industrial equipment, and home care and rehabilitation (HCR) equipment divisions. It mainly offers products such as hand-held staplers and automatic staplers, numbering tools, check writers, and other office supplies. It also markets fastening devices for various purposes such as concrete reinforcing bar tying machines, air compressors, and rechargeable tools.
68GF Score

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