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PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCTTU) Sortino Ratio: -0.08

PCTTU's Sortino Ratio of -0.08 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates -0.08 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 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.

PCTTU Sortino Ratio Rank


PCTTU Sortino Ratio Rank: 27.828
Below Average

PCTTU ranks above 27.8% of all investments in our database based on Sortino Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-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

  • Returns may not adequately compensate for downside risk taken
  • Consider smaller allocation given below-average risk-adjusted profile
  • Explore higher-ranked investments with better downside protection
  • Assess whether downside exposure aligns with your portfolio goals

PCTTU Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows PCTTU'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%): -0.18 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.18 to 1.88
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.88 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.60+
  • Median: 0.84 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares PureCycle Technologies, Inc.'s Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry across multiple time periods, showing how PCTTU'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 Apr 1, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.2.97
UMICYUmicore SA ADR2.67
BNETBion Environmental Technologies Inc2.65
ATMUAtmus Filtration Technologies Inc.2.34
FSSFederal Signal Corporation2.18
ADURAduro Clean Technologies Inc2.11
DEVSDevvStream Corp1.55
PCTTWPureCycle Technologies Inc1.51
KTWIYKurita Water Industries Ltd1.46
LIQTLiqTech International, Inc.1.15
PCTTUPureCycle Technologies, Inc.-0.08

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How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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Explore PCTTU risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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