Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL)

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Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, DSWL is trading 18.5% below its 52-week high of $4. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DSWL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $904.

Deswell Industries, Inc. (DSWL) has returned 5.49% so far this year and 58.51% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DSWL has achieved an annualized return of 14.97%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 1995, DSWL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jan 1997 with a return of +105.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2007 at -36.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DSWL closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 10, 2008 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 21, 2007 at -29.2%.

Deswell Industries, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.86%, beta of 0.34, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 1995.

• This stock participated in 89.75% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 76.36% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.34 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

DSWL ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.

Deswell Industries, Inc. provided a 5.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Deswell Industries, 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 Deswell Industries, 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 Deswell Industries, Inc. was 91.53%, occurring on Dec 15, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Deswell Industries, Inc. drawdown is 23.99%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Deswell Industries, 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 Deswell Industries, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.