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HE's Sortino Ratio of 1.33 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.33 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 3, 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.

HE Sortino Ratio Rank


HE Sortino Ratio Rank: 60.460
Above Average

HE ranks above 60.4% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating above-average returns relative to downside risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with minimal downside volatility → Higher rank
  • Severe or frequent drawdowns → Lower rank
  • Upside volatility → No impact (Sortino doesn't penalize upside swings)

What you can do with this information

  • Above-average downside protection with room for improvement
  • Compare against category peers to gauge relative positioning
  • Monitor for movement toward top tier or decline toward median
  • Consider pairing with top-tier holdings to improve portfolio risk profile

HE Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows HE'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%): -0.22 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.22 to 2.05
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.05 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.59+
  • Median: 0.86 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.'s Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Utilities - Diversified industry across multiple time periods, showing how HE'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 Jun 3, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
RWEOYRWE AG PK3.60
CDUAFCanadian Utilities Limited2.99
ENGIYEngie SA ADR2.79
NWENorthWestern Corporation2.37
ETREntergy Corporation2.33
ALEALLETE, Inc.2.26
IBDRYIberdrola SA2.19
BKHBlack Hills Corporation2.04
ELPCCompanhia Paranaense de Energia1.95
AESThe AES Corporation1.93
HEHawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.1.33

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Historical Sortino Ratio

The chart shows HE'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 HE consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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