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Unum Group (UNM) Sortino Ratio: -0.17

UNM's Sortino Ratio of -0.17 indicates that for each unit of downside volatility, it generates -0.17 units of excess return. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Apr 2, 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.

UNM Sortino Ratio Rank


UNM Sortino Ratio Rank: 25.025
Below Average

UNM ranks above 25.0% 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

UNM Sortino Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows UNM'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%): -0.16 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): -0.16 to 1.93
  • Green zone (top 25%): 1.93 or higher
  • Top 1%: 5.66+
  • Median: 0.86 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar stocks

The table compares Unum Group's Sortino Ratio with other stocks in the Insurance - Life industry across multiple time periods, showing how UNM'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 2, 2026.


SymbolName1Y Sortino Ratio5Y Sortino Ratio10Y Sortino RatioAll Time Sortino Ratio
CTIHYChina Taiping Insurance Holdings Co Ltd ADR15.53
UTGNUTG, Inc.2.62
AAGIYAIA Group Ltd ADR2.42
PUKPrudential plc1.89
PNGAYPing An Insurance Company of China1.70
AAMEAtlantic American Corporation1.49
SLLDYSanlam Ltd PK1.26
DLICYDai-ichi Life Holdings Inc1.14
DCYHYDiscovery Ltd ADR0.98
TDHOYT&D Holdings Inc ADR0.89
UNMUnum Group-0.17

S&P 500 Index

How to choose period

Historical Sortino Ratio

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


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Explore UNM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.