Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) 5-Year Sortino Ratio: 0.36 (As of Sep. 05, 2026)

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KAR:EPQL Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd KAR:EPQL
66 GF Score
Price ₨24.16
GF Value ₨27.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Engro Powergen Qadirpur 5-Year Sortino Ratio?

Engro Powergen Qadirpur KAR:EPQL -0.58% 66 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36 as of Sep. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨27.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 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 (2026-09-05), Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36.


Engro Powergen Qadirpur  (KAR:EPQL) 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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KAR:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Sortino Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.


Engro Powergen Qadirpur 5-Year Sortino Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio falls into.


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Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year Sortino Ratio →
What does a 5-Year Sortino Ratio of 0.36 mean?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a 5-Year Sortino Ratio of 0.36 as of Sep. 05, 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio too high?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio compare to CEG and VST?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Sortino Ratio of 0.36 can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good 5-Year Sortino Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨27.59, compared to a current price of ₨24.16 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current 5-Year Sortino Ratio is 0.36 as of Sep. 05, 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₨24.16 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨27.59. GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:

  • 5-Year Sortino Ratio: 0.36
  • GF Value™: ₨27.59 vs. price of ₨24.16 (12.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Engro Powergen Qadirpur Business Description

Address HC-3, Marine Drive, 16th Floor, The Harbor Front Building, Block 4, Scheme-5, Clifton, Karachi, SD, PAK, 75600
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.
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