Clariant AG (CLZNY)

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Clariant AG (CLZNY) is up 12.9% since the beginning of the year. At $10 per share, CLZNY is trading 18.9% below its 52-week high of $12. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CLZNY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $556.

Clariant AG (CLZNY) has returned 12.91% so far this year and 1.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CLZNY has returned -1.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2008, CLZNY's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.0 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +46.1%, while the worst month was Aug 2011 at -32.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CLZNY closed higher 25% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 27, 2012 with a return of +43.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 6, 2011 at -27.0%.

Clariant AG has an annualized alpha of 10.21%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 2008.

• This stock participated in 127.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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.

CLZNY ranks 44 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.

Clariant AG provided a 4.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Clariant AG. 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 Clariant AG. 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 Clariant AG was 62.73%, occurring on Sep 6, 2011. Recovery took 627 trading sessions.

The current Clariant AG drawdown is 52.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Clariant AG 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 Clariant AG 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.