Balchem Corporation (BCPC)

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Balchem Corporation (BCPC) is up 8.2% since the beginning of the year. At $166 per share, BCPC is trading 9.8% below its 52-week high of $184. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BCPC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,316.

Balchem Corporation (BCPC) has returned 8.19% so far this year and 4.49% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BCPC has returned 11.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 3, 1986, BCPC's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 1986 with a return of +101.6%, while the worst month was Dec 1986 at -37.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BCPC closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 1987 with a return of +31.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -24.1%.

Balchem Corporation has an annualized alpha of 22.60%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 1986.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.51%) than losses (43.55%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R2 of 0.07 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.

BCPC ranks 46 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.

Balchem Corporation provided a 0.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.96 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Balchem Corporation. 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 Balchem Corporation. 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 Balchem Corporation was 85.26%, occurring on Nov 24, 1989. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.

The current Balchem Corporation drawdown is 9.46%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Balchem Corporation 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 Balchem Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.