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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR (CPCAY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1489063081
Industry
Airlines

Highlights

Market Cap
$10.40B
Enterprise Value
$71.11B
EPS (TTM)
$15.40
PE Ratio
0.50
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$221.00B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$59.03B
EBITDA (TTM)
$45.75B
Year Range
$5.48 - $9.10
ROA (TTM)
11.69%
ROE (TTM)
34.44%

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Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR (CPCAY) has returned -2.46% so far this year and 19.78% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CPCAY has returned 1.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR

1D
1.18%
1M
-12.77%
YTD
-2.46%
6M
12.19%
1Y
19.78%
3Y*
22.74%
5Y*
13.41%
10Y*
1.24%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 6, 2011, CPCAY's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 24.1 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +38.4%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -25.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CPCAY closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 7, 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Aug 11, 2020 at -15.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-3.97%16.45%-12.77%-2.46%
20257.74%-3.17%5.83%-11.38%13.05%3.26%10.88%-7.03%0.11%1.60%8.00%4.83%35.57%
2024-3.85%4.81%8.22%-0.97%-3.47%-1.94%1.49%-0.68%6.06%0.00%17.11%1.46%29.86%
2023-12.43%-3.60%-0.00%1.56%-8.07%14.31%8.86%-8.39%-0.97%-1.57%0.59%3.18%-9.11%
20224.91%2.58%9.82%2.91%3.84%5.35%-5.26%-0.39%4.70%-15.51%15.15%9.70%40.29%
2021-15.02%19.95%-1.05%-7.45%0.34%-1.49%-5.35%1.35%0.85%9.25%-10.78%0.37%-12.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR has an annualized alpha of -1.02%, beta of 0.46, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 07, 2011.

  • This stock participated in 103.42% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 52.73% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.46 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.06 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 0.06 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.

Alpha
-1.02%
Beta
0.46
0.06
Upside Capture
52.73%
Downside Capture
103.42%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CPCAY ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


CPCAY Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
CPCAY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CPCAY Sortino Ratio Rank: 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
CPCAY Omega Ratio Rank: 5454
Omega Ratio Rank
CPCAY Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
CPCAY Martin Ratio Rank: 6464
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR (CPCAY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CPCAYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.57

0.90

-0.33

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.00

1.39

-0.38

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.13

1.21

-0.08

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.24

1.40

-0.16

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.60

6.61

-4.00

Explore CPCAY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR provided a 5.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.44 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.44$0.44$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.08$0.00$0.37$0.34

Dividend yield

5.72%5.58%6.45%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%2.95%1.20%0.00%5.70%3.94%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.44
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR has a dividend yield of 5.72%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR has a payout ratio of 43.54%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR. 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 Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR was 71.44%, occurring on Oct 2, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR drawdown is 24.69%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-71.44%May 27, 20151345Oct 2, 2020
-39.74%May 10, 2011263May 30, 2012706Apr 8, 2015969
-6.36%Apr 28, 20157May 6, 201512May 22, 201519
-3.53%Apr 15, 20114Apr 20, 201111May 6, 201115
-1.74%Apr 16, 20151Apr 16, 20154Apr 22, 20155

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Airlines 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 CPCAY, comparing it with other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, CPCAY has a P/E ratio of 0.5. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CPCAY compared to other companies in the Airlines industry. CPCAY 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 CPCAY relative to other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, CPCAY has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CPCAY in comparison with other companies in the Airlines industry. Currently, CPCAY has a P/B value of 0.2. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items