KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.12 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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What is KWSAT SE KGaA 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

KWSAT SE KGaA XSWX:KWS 86 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KWS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF53.89. The stock has 5 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 (2026-08-08), KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12.


KWSAT SE KGaA  (XSWX:KWS) 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.


KWSAT SE KGaA 3-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


XSWX:KWS vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, KWSAT SE KGaA'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.


KWSAT SE KGaA 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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KWSAT SE KGaA 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 -0.12 mean?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.12 as of Aug. 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 KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
KWSAT SE KGaA's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12. Overall, KWSAT SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
KWSAT SE KGaA's 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.12 can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 Agriculture company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Agriculture 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 KWSAT SE KGaA and its competitors. KWSAT SE KGaA's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWSAT SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.12. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF53.89, compared to a current price of CHF66.70 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12. KWSAT SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.12 as of Aug. 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 KWSAT SE KGaA (XSWX:KWS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KWSAT SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF66.70 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF53.89.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KWS:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.12
  • GF Value™: CHF53.89 vs. price of CHF66.70 (23.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 5 warning signs

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


KWSAT SE KGaA Business Description

Address Grimsehlstrasse 31, P.O. Box 1463, Einbeck, NI, DEU, 37555
KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA breeds and distributes agriculture seeds internationally. The segments of the company focus on sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, and corporates. The company works on breeding new varieties and seed multiplication to produce the results for farmers. Plants and seeds are monitored at different stages of the lifecycle to ensure high quality. Products, processes, and consulting are marketed to farmers as certain expertise is needed in different regions of the world. The company generates key revenue from Sugarbeet and Corn.
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