Ab Dynamics (ABDP.L)
AB Dynamics plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and supply of vehicle test and development systems, and verification products and services for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicle technology, and vehicle dynamics in the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States of America, China, Japan, Singapore, and internationally. The company offers advanced vehicle testing solutions from physical proving ground automation to large scale virtual testing in simulation; rFpro, a simulation environment for the automotive and motorsport industries; and full-scale track testing services, including ADAS and vehicle dynamics tests, along with applied research, human factors, and simulation. It also provides automotive testing services comprising evaluations of ADAS systems, infotainment, connectivity, electric vehicle performance and charging, and other associated functions; and retrofit solutions that enable the automation of conventional vehicle fleets rapidly and cost-effectively. In addition, the company creates and deploys a range of Driver-in-the-Loop (DIL) simulators for all types of vehicles, driving scenarios, experiments, and product development aims; supplies end-to-end simulation solutions, such as hardware, software, application consultancy, training, and aftermarket support; and advanced vehicle testing solutions from physical proving ground automation to virtual testing in simulation. Its products are used to evaluate vehicle dynamics, noise, vibration, and harshness and autonomy for a range of applications comprise conventional vehicles, motorsport, and automated/autonomous vehicles. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bradford-on-Avon, the United Kingdom.
Company Info
Highlights
£428.94M
£0.46
40.76
£117.00M
£64.32M
£24.26M
£1,477.65 - £2,240.04
£2,295.00
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Ab Dynamics, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Ab Dynamics (ABDP.L) returned -4.45% year-to-date (YTD) and -0.63% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, ABDP.L delivered an annualized return of 25.25%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.31%.
ABDP.L
-4.45%
24.70%
0.99%
-0.63%
2.12%
25.25%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-4.26%
11.24%
-5.02%
8.55%
14.02%
10.31%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ABDP.L, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -12.06% | 4.09% | 0.00% | -1.12% | 5.57% | -4.45% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.84% | 5.05% | -9.41% | 7.42% | 24.47% | -8.89% | -3.90% | 4.57% | -5.10% | -10.49% | 16.57% | -4.41% | 9.35% |
| 2023 | 14.38% | -1.64% | 3.61% | -6.70% | 16.80% | -7.39% | -2.93% | -3.56% | -1.70% | -17.05% | 22.65% | 1.70% | 12.00% |
| 2022 | -19.21% | -24.13% | 0.46% | 33.94% | -25.59% | 6.91% | 12.93% | -3.82% | 11.51% | 14.95% | -2.48% | 1.81% | -9.29% |
| 2021 | -5.00% | -5.50% | 7.41% | 13.30% | -6.46% | -4.65% | -8.78% | -3.74% | 12.22% | -9.41% | -12.02% | 10.14% | -15.71% |
| 2020 | 4.90% | -22.95% | -32.74% | 57.89% | -5.83% | -3.54% | 5.20% | 10.47% | -2.37% | 6.74% | -14.14% | 24.12% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 16.19% | -2.48% | 1.27% | 41.07% | 11.35% | 2.60% | -0.19% | 7.42% | -20.00% | -4.55% | 18.10% | -15.32% | 51.41% |
| 2018 | -19.01% | 5.64% | 8.47% | 3.21% | 7.67% | 21.45% | -0.99% | 0.60% | -1.59% | -6.07% | 31.66% | -8.85% | 38.37% |
| 2017 | 0.91% | 1.81% | 9.16% | -4.56% | -2.59% | 0.70% | 5.49% | -3.72% | -0.43% | 11.21% | 28.99% | 21.39% | 84.89% |
| 2016 | -13.50% | 8.22% | 27.13% | 14.15% | 1.32% | -12.79% | 18.18% | -5.64% | 1.09% | -0.54% | 7.41% | 10.61% | 59.91% |
| 2015 | 10.65% | 6.12% | 1.92% | 8.09% | 3.55% | 6.78% | -1.59% | -5.07% | -2.18% | 29.78% | 18.21% | 12.03% | 124.63% |
| 2014 | -10.42% | 12.29% | 2.07% | -3.19% | 0.61% | -4.19% | -1.25% | 5.70% | 4.19% | -11.49% | 12.02% | -9.36% | -6.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ABDP.L is 51, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ab Dynamics (ABDP.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Ab Dynamics provided a 0.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.08 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.08 | £0.07 | £0.02 | £0.05 | £0.09 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.04 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.44% | 0.35% | 0.11% | 0.33% | 0.52% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.26% | 0.33% | 0.55% | 0.80% | 1.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ab Dynamics. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £0.05 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.08 | |||||||
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.07 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.04 | £0.05 |
| 2021 | £0.04 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.09 |
| 2020 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2019 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 |
| 2018 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.04 |
| 2017 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2016 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2015 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2014 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Ab Dynamics has a dividend yield of 0.44%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Ab Dynamics has a payout ratio of 16.73%, which is below the market average. This means Ab Dynamics returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ab Dynamics. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ab Dynamics was 69.01%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ab Dynamics drawdown is 33.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.01% | Nov 27, 2019 | 78 | Mar 18, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -30.72% | Jan 4, 2018 | 29 | Feb 13, 2018 | 81 | Jun 12, 2018 | 110 |
| -25.4% | Sep 4, 2019 | 42 | Oct 31, 2019 | 18 | Nov 26, 2019 | 60 |
| -25.3% | May 11, 2016 | 33 | Jun 27, 2016 | 80 | Oct 18, 2016 | 113 |
| -22.83% | Nov 8, 2013 | 176 | Oct 14, 2014 | 97 | Apr 8, 2015 | 273 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Ab Dynamics volatility is 13.61%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ab Dynamics over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Ab Dynamics, comparing actual results with analytics estimates.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ab Dynamics is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ABDP.L, comparing it with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, ABDP.L has a P/E ratio of 40.8. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ABDP.L compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. ABDP.L currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ABDP.L relative to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, ABDP.L has a P/S ratio of 3.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ABDP.L in comparison with other companies in the Auto Parts industry. Currently, ABDP.L has a P/B value of 3.2. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
Income Statement
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