Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 7.11 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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XSWX:WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp XSWX:WPM
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Price CHF119.32
GF Value CHF143.03
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What is Wheaton Precious Metals 3-Year Sortino Ratio?

Wheaton Precious Metals XSWX:WPM 92 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WPM with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF143.03. The stock has 2 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 (2026-08-21), Wheaton Precious Metals's 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11.


Wheaton Precious Metals  (XSWX:WPM) 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:WPM vs NEM, AU, RGLD: 3-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Wheaton Precious Metals'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.


Wheaton Precious Metals 3-Year Sortino Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wheaton Precious Metals's 3-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Wheaton Precious Metals's 3-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Wheaton Precious Metals 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 7.11 mean?
Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) has a 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 7.11 as of Aug. 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals' 3-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Wheaton Precious Metals' current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11. Overall, Wheaton Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheaton Precious Metals' 3-Year Sortino Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
Wheaton Precious Metals' 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 7.11 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good 3-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. Wheaton Precious Metals's current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) has a current 3-Year Sortino Ratio of 7.11. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF143.03, compared to a current price of CHF119.32 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11. Wheaton Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM), the current 3-Year Sortino Ratio is 7.11 as of Aug. 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF119.32 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF143.03.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:WPM:

  • 3-Year Sortino Ratio: 7.11
  • GF Value™: CHF143.03 vs. price of CHF119.32 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Wheaton Precious Metals Business Description

Address 1021 West Hastings Street, Suite 3500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 0C3
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. Its geographical segment includes: North America; Europe; South America; and Africa. It generates its revenue from the sale of precious metals (gold, silver and palladium) and cobalt.
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