Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.33 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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What is Cebu Air 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Cebu Air PHS:CEB +0.17% 80 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEB with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱49.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 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 (2026-07-29), Cebu Air's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33.


Cebu Air  (PHS:CEB) 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.


Cebu Air 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


PHS:CEB vs DAL, UAL, LUV: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, Cebu Air'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.


Cebu Air 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Cebu Air's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Cebu Air 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 -0.33 mean?
Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.33 as of Jul. 29, 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 Cebu Air and its competitors.
Is Cebu Air's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Cebu Air's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33. Overall, Cebu Air has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cebu Air's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
Cebu Air's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.33 can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Transportation 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 Cebu Air and its competitors. Cebu Air's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cebu Air stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱49.77, compared to a current price of ₱28.90 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33. Cebu Air's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Cebu Air (PHS:CEB), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.33 as of Jul. 29, 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 Cebu Air (PHS:CEB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cebu Air stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱28.90 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱49.77. GuruFocus considers Cebu Air to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CEB:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.33
  • GF Value™: ₱49.77 vs. price of ₱28.90 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Cebu Air Business Description

Address Sergio Osmena Boulevard, Basement 2, R 01-02, Robinsons Galleria Cebu, Barangay Tejero, General Maxilom Avenue corner, Cebu, CEB, PHL, 6000
Cebu Air Inc is a carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry. It has two reportable operating segments, has three reportable operating segments, which is the airline business (Parent Company, CEBGO and AirSWIFT), line, light and base maintenance business (A-Plus) and ground handling business (1Aviation). The revenue of the company was mainly derived from rendering transportation services, line, light and base maintenance services and ground handling services.
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