Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.40 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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XSWX:ASCN Ascom Holding AG XSWX:ASCN
72 GF Score
Price CHF5.11
GF Value CHF5.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Ascom Holding AG 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Ascom Holding AG XSWX:ASCN -1.54% 72 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ASCN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF5.62 (Fairly Valued).

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 (2026-08-02), Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40.


Ascom Holding AG  (XSWX:ASCN) 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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XSWX:ASCN vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Ascom Holding AG'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.


Ascom Holding AG 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Ascom Holding AG 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 -0.40 mean?
Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.40 as of Aug. 02, 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Ascom Holding AG's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40. Overall, Ascom Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to VEEV and BTSG?
Ascom Holding AG's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.40 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Healthcare Providers & Services 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 Ascom Holding AG and its competitors. Ascom Holding AG's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascom Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF5.62, compared to a current price of CHF5.11 — trading 9.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40. Ascom Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.40 as of Aug. 02, 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 Ascom Holding AG (XSWX:ASCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascom Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF5.11 is trading 9.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF5.62. GuruFocus considers Ascom Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:ASCN:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.40
  • GF Value™: CHF5.62 vs. price of CHF5.11 (9.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100

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


Ascom Holding AG Business Description

Address Zugerstrasse 32, Baar, CHE, 6340
Ascom Holding AG is a solutions provider of ICT and mobile workflow solutions in the healthcare and enterprise sectors. The company consists of a business unit, the purpose of which is to use its product and solutions portfolio and software architecture capabilities to devise integration and mobilization solutions that provide digitalized, complete, and efficient workflows for healthcare as well as for industry, security, and retail sectors. The company has three segments OEM, Enterprise, and Healthcare. It derives a majority of revenue from the healthcare segment.
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