Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS)

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Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) is up 16.0% since the beginning of the year. At $35 per share, BFS is trading just below its 52-week high of $36. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BFS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,077.

Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) has returned 16.03% so far this year and 11.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BFS has returned 0.28% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 19, 1993, BFS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +40.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -26.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, BFS closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +17.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -20.8%.

Saul Centers, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 3.62%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 1993.

• This stock participated in 77.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.77% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.26 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.

BFS ranks 57 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 Saul Centers, Inc. (BFS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Saul Centers, Inc. provided a 6.69% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.36 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Saul Centers, 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 Saul Centers, 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 Saul Centers, Inc. was 65.89%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1320 trading sessions.

The current Saul Centers, Inc. drawdown is 17.69%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Saul Centers, 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 Saul Centers, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.