Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) 5-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.08 (As of Jul. 27, 2026)

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ASX:ASH Ashley Services Group Ltd ASX:ASH
51 GF Score
Price A$0.27
GF Value A$0.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Ashley Services Group 5-Year Sortino Ratio?

Ashley Services Group ASX:ASH 51 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASH with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

The 5-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past five years. As of today (2026-07-27), Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08.


Ashley Services Group  (ASX:ASH) 5-Year Sortino Ratio Explanation

The 5-Year Sortino Ratio inidicates the risk-adjusted return of an investment over the past five year. It is calculated as the annualized result of the average five-year monthly excess returns divided by the standard deviation of negative returns in the five-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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ASX:ASH vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 5-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-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.


Ashley Services Group 5-Year Sortino Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Ashley Services Group 5-Year Sortino Ratio Calculation

The 5-Year Sortino Ratio measures the risk-adjusted return of an investment asset or portfolio in the last five year, focusing specifically on downside risk rather than total risk. A stock / portfolio's 5-Year Sortino Ratio can be calculated by dividing the difference between the five-year average monthly returns of the investment and the risk-free rate, by the standard deviation of the downside risks over the past five 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 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.08 mean?
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) has a 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.08 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past five years. View historical data for Ashley Services Group and its competitors.
Is Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Ashley Services Group's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08. Overall, Ashley Services Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
Ashley Services Group's 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -0.08 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Sortino Ratio for a Business Services company?
A good 5-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Business Services industry context. However, 5-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 5-Year Sortino Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Sortino Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Sortino Ratio measures the additional return that an investor receives per unit of the downside risk over the past five years. View historical data for Ashley Services Group and its competitors. Ashley Services Group's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashley Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.27 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08. Ashley Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Sortino Ratio calculated?
5-Year Sortino Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH), the current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -0.08 as of Jul. 27, 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.27 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24. GuruFocus considers Ashley Services Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:ASH:

  • 5-Year Sortino Ratio: -0.08
  • GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.27 (12.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Ashley Services Group Business Description

Address 92 Pitt Street, Level 10, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Ashley Services Group Ltd is engaged in staffing services. It is an integrated Labour Hire, Recruitment, and Training organization that has been delivering workforce management and business improvement programs. The group operates in two operating segments, namely Labour hire and Training. The group derives maximum revenue from providing Labour hire services. The organization operates in Australia.
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