AVNS's Sortino Ratio of 3.99 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 3.99 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Aug 1, 2026).
Unlike other measures, Sortino only focuses on downside volatility (losses), making it particularly useful for investors more concerned about protecting against drawdowns than overall price swings.
AVNS Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows AVNS's Sortino Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better downside-adjusted returns.
- Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.33 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.33 to 1.75
- Green zone (top 25%): 1.75 or higher
- Top 1%: 5.73+
- Median: 0.65 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar stocks
The table compares Avanos Medical, Inc.'s Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Medical Devices industry across multiple time periods, showing how AVNS's risk-adjusted performance compares to industry peers.
Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each stock's all-time average, as of Aug 1, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONX | Sonendo, Inc. | 11.26 | |||
| SSKN | STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc. | 5.82 | |||
| TLIS | Talis Biomedical Corporation | 5.04 | |||
| TCMD | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | 4.50 | |||
| AXGN | AxoGen, Inc. | 4.45 | |||
| FOCL | FocalTherics | 4.11 | |||
| LIVN | LivaNova PLC | 3.57 | |||
| BWAY | BrainsWay Ltd. | 3.51 | |||
| MOVE | Movano Inc. | 3.50 | |||
| BFLY | Butterfly Network, Inc. | 3.46 | |||
| AVNS | Avanos Medical, Inc. | — |
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Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows AVNS's rolling Sortino ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to downside risk, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility during market stress. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.
Identify market cycles by observing when AVNS consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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