SSM.AX's Sortino Ratio of 1.94 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates 1.94 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jul 21, 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.
SSM.AX Sortino Ratio Rank
SSM.AX ranks above 79.2% 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
SSM.AX Sortino Ratio Market Positioning
The chart shows SSM.AX'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%): -0.40 or lower
- Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.40 to 1.72
- Green zone (top 25%): 1.72 or higher
- Top 1%: 5.76+
- Median: 0.61 — half of all investments score higher
How it compares to other similar stocks
The table compares Service Stream Limited's Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Engineering & Construction industry across multiple time periods, showing how SSM.AX'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 Jul 21, 2026.
| Symbol | Name | 1Y Sortino Ratio | 5Y Sortino Ratio | 10Y Sortino Ratio | All Time Sortino Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWH.AX | NRW Holdings Limited | 3.96 | |||
| SXE.AX | Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited | 3.96 | |||
| TEA.AX | Tasmea Limited | 3.72 | |||
| GNP.AX | GenusPlus Group Limited | 3.37 | |||
| LYL.AX | Lycopodium Limited | 2.70 | |||
| MND.AX | Monadelphous Group Limited | 2.69 | |||
| CVL.AX | Civmec Limited | 2.29 | |||
| VYS.AX | Vysarn Limited | 2.28 | |||
| SHA.AX | SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited | 2.23 | |||
| SSM.AX | Service Stream Limited | 1.94 |
Historical Sortino Ratio
The chart shows SSM.AX'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 SSM.AX consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.
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