Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) has returned -11.06% so far this year and 31.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARTW has returned -3.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, ARTW's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +72.1%, while the worst month was Apr 2022 at -48.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 13 months.

On a daily basis, ARTW closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 17, 2020 with a return of +71.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 7, 2008 at -43.3%.

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. has an annualized alpha of 22.69%, beta of 0.34, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1984.

• This stock participated in 86.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 55.42% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.34 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ARTW ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (ARTW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.. 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 Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. was 91.91%, occurring on Aug 7, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. drawdown is 88.01%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.