JSFNF (Japan Securities Finance Co) 5-Year Sortino Ratio: -3.36 (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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What is Japan Securities Finance Co 5-Year Sortino Ratio?

Japan Securities Finance Co JSFNF 61 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSFNF with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.06. The stock has 6 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 (2026-08-16), Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36.


Japan Securities Finance Co  (OTCPK:JSFNF) 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.


Japan Securities Finance Co 5-Year Sortino Ratio Related Terms


JSFNF vs V, MA, AXP: 5-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Credit Services subindustry, Japan Securities Finance Co'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.


Japan Securities Finance Co 5-Year Sortino Ratio vs Credit Services Industry

For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Japan Securities Finance Co 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 -3.36 mean?
Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) has a 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.36 as of Aug. 16, 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 Japan Securities Finance Co and its competitors.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Japan Securities Finance Co's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36. Overall, Japan Securities Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio compare to V and MA?
Japan Securities Finance Co's 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.36 can be compared against companies in the Credit 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 Credit Services company?
A good 5-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Credit 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 Japan Securities Finance Co and its competitors. Japan Securities Finance Co's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Securities Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) has a current 5-Year Sortino Ratio of -3.36. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.06, compared to a current price of $5.10 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36. Japan Securities Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF), the current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is -3.36 as of Aug. 16, 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 Japan Securities Finance Co (JSFNF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Securities Finance Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.10 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.06.

Key valuation signals for JSFNF:

  • 5-Year Sortino Ratio: -3.36
  • GF Value™: $4.06 vs. price of $5.10 (25.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Japan Securities Finance Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 8511:Japan
Address 1-2-10 Nihonbashi-Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0025
Japan Securities Finance Co Ltd operates in three business segments: Securities Finance, Trust Banking, and Real Estate Leasing. In the Securities Finance business, which makes up the vast majority of the company's total revenue, the company primarily provides loans for margin transactions where it earns revenue through fees and interest. The Securities Finance segment also earns fees through stock and bond lending and earns interest through bond financing and general loans. The Trust Banking business provides trust services, such as securities trust, and banking services, such as deposits and loans. The Real Estate Leasing business provides services for leasing and managing real estate. The company operates exclusively in Japan.
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