UPLD (Upland Software) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.67 (As of Sep. 08, 2026)

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UPLD Upland Software Inc UPLD
42 GF Score
Price $3.50
GF Value $17.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Upland Software 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Upland Software UPLD -5.66% 42 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67 as of Sep. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates UPLD with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 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 (2026-09-08), Upland Software's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67.


Upland Software  (NAS:UPLD) 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.


Upland Software 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


UPLD vs WBSR, TRSO, MYSE: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Upland Software'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.


Upland Software 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Upland Software's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Upland Software 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 -0.67 mean?
Upland Software (UPLD) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.67 as of Sep. 08, 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 Upland Software and its competitors.
Is Upland Software's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Upland Software's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67. Overall, Upland Software has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upland Software's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to WBSR and TRSO?
Upland Software's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.67 can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Software 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 Upland Software and its competitors. Upland Software's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upland Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upland Software (UPLD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.48, compared to a current price of $3.50 — trading 80% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67. Upland Software's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Upland Software (UPLD), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.67 as of Sep. 08, 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 Upland Software (UPLD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upland Software stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.50 is trading 80% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.48. GuruFocus considers Upland Software to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for UPLD:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.67
  • GF Value™: $17.48 vs. price of $3.50 (80% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Upland Software Business Description

Address 401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1850, Frost Bank Tower, Austin, TX, USA, 78701-3788
Upland Software Inc is a software company. It provides cloud-based software applications in three categories: Knowledge Management that provides solutions designed to help organizations capture, organize, and distribute information to employees and customers. Content Lifecycle and Workflow Automation offers solutions that support document management, compliance, and process efficiency across various industries. Digital Marketing solutions that provides tools for audience engagement, campaign management, and content distribution across digital channels. Geographically, the company has operations in the U.S., United Kingdom and Canada, of which United States derives maximum revenue.
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