Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.24 (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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XKLS:0232 Volcano Bhd XKLS:0232
57 GF Score
Price RM0.26
GF Value RM0.74
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Volcano Bhd 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Volcano Bhd XKLS:0232 57 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0232 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM0.74 (Significantly Undervalued). 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 (2026-09-21), Volcano Bhd's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24.


Volcano Bhd  (XKLS:0232) 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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XKLS:0232 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Volcano Bhd'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.


Volcano Bhd 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

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

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


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Volcano Bhd 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 -1.24 mean?
Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.24 as of Sep. 21, 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 Volcano Bhd and its competitors.
Is Volcano Bhd's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Volcano Bhd's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24. Overall, Volcano Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcano Bhd's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to ATI and CRS?
Volcano Bhd's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -1.24 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 Volcano Bhd and its competitors. Volcano Bhd's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcano Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.74, compared to a current price of RM0.26 — trading 64.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24. Volcano Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -1.24 as of Sep. 21, 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 Volcano Bhd (XKLS:0232) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcano Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.26 is trading 64.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.74. GuruFocus considers Volcano Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:0232:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -1.24
  • GF Value™: RM0.74 vs. price of RM0.26 (64.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0232 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Volcano Bhd Business Description

Address 1411 Jalan Perusahaan Kawasan, Perusahaan Perai 1, Butterworth, Perai, PNG, MYS, 13600
Volcano Bhd is a manufacturer of parts and components. It manufactures metal and non-metal nameplates, plastic injection moulded parts, die-cut parts, electrical and electronics components, and automotive components. The company's reportable segments are Nameplate and Plastic Injection. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Nameplate segment. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Malaysia and Thailand to serve customers across various industries such as electrical and electronic, automotive, food, furniture, aerospace, and label industries. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Thailand and the rest from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, the United States of America, and other countries.
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