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Pets at Home Group PLC (PETS.L) Sharpe Ratio: -0.40

PETS.L's Sharpe Ratio of -0.40 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates -0.40 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 1, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets.

PETS.L Sharpe Ratio Rank


PETS.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 23.123
Below Average

PETS.L ranks above 23.1% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating below-average returns relative to volatility. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

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

PETS.L Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows PETS.L's Sharpe Ratio relative to all stocks on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.


  • Red zone (bottom 25%): -0.35 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.35 to 1.07
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.07 or higher
  • Top 1%: 4.64+
  • Median: 0.26 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Pets at Home Group PLC's Sharpe Ratio with other stocks in the Specialty Retail industry across multiple time periods, showing how PETS.L'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 Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
CURY.LCurrys plc1.21
ANG.LAngling Direct plc1.15
HFD.LHalfords Group plc0.25
FRAS.LFRASERS plc0.08
MOON.LMoonpig Group plc0.04
IGR.LIG Design Group plc-0.11
DNLM.LDunelm Group plc-0.16
PETS.LPets at Home Group PLC-0.40
CARD.LCard Factory plc-0.50

S&P 500 Index

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows PETS.L's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when PETS.L consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.


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Explore PETS.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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