Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.96 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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XSWX:BELL Bell Food Group Ltd XSWX:BELL
55 GF Score
Price CHF181.60
GF Value CHF287.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Bell Food Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Bell Food Group XSWX:BELL -0.44% 55 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BELL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF287.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign 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 (2026-08-07), Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96.


Bell Food Group  (XSWX:BELL) 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:BELL vs KHC, GIS, HRL: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bell Food Group'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.


Bell Food Group 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Bell Food Group 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 -0.96 mean?
Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.96 as of Aug. 07, 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors.
Is Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Bell Food Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96. Overall, Bell Food Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
Bell Food Group's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.96 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Bell Food Group and its competitors. Bell Food Group's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bell Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF287.30, compared to a current price of CHF181.60 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96. Bell Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.96 as of Aug. 07, 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 Bell Food Group (XSWX:BELL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bell Food Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF181.60 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF287.30. GuruFocus considers Bell Food Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BELL:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.96
  • GF Value™: CHF287.30 vs. price of CHF181.60 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Bell Food Group Business Description

Other Exchanges BELLz:UK0RFX:UKBWGA:Germany
Address Elsasserstrasse 174, Basel, CHE, 4056
Bell Food Group Ltd is a food processor that provides meat, charcuterie, poultry, and convenience products. Bell operates in five divisions: Bell Switzerland, supplying retailers, wholesalers, food service, and food processing; Bell international, operating in Germany, Austria, France, Poland, and other European countries; and Eisberg, Hilcona, Hugli, Hubers/Sutag. Bell Switzerland represents maximum of the company's income.
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