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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2948216088
CUSIP
294821608
IPO Date
Sep 28, 1989

Highlights

Market Cap
$37.66B
Enterprise Value
$45.10B
EPS (TTM)
$8.32
PE Ratio
1.36
PEG Ratio
0.00
Total Revenue (TTM)
$229.96B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$110.70B
EBITDA (TTM)
$47.49B
Year Range
$6.64 - $12.12
Target Price
$6.94
ROA (TTM)
9.94%
ROE (TTM)
25.33%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ), 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

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) has returned 16.79% so far this year and 47.97% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ERIC has returned 4.00% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

1D
2.18%
1M
-2.84%
YTD
16.79%
6M
36.28%
1Y
47.97%
3Y*
28.80%
5Y*
0.47%
10Y*
4.00%

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 Sep 28, 1989, ERIC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2002 with a return of +119.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2002 at -50.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ERIC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2025 with a return of +20.6%, while the worst single day was Aug 9, 2002 at -30.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202611.92%7.41%-2.84%16.79%
2025-7.07%10.01%-4.16%6.19%2.67%0.24%-14.86%9.00%7.06%22.01%-4.86%0.52%24.14%
2024-12.54%-1.27%1.29%-6.68%22.31%0.49%11.67%8.13%1.74%12.51%-2.86%-0.98%33.36%
2023-1.20%-4.68%8.94%-6.15%-6.01%5.62%-7.34%2.18%-3.34%-8.23%9.64%28.83%13.40%
202213.89%-25.04%-0.07%-12.91%1.51%-8.42%1.89%-1.46%-21.24%-2.96%14.36%-8.32%-44.43%
20214.35%0.48%6.20%4.55%-2.61%-6.33%-8.35%2.52%-4.24%-2.95%-8.00%8.70%-7.26%

Benchmark Metrics

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) has an annualized alpha of 2.62%, beta of 1.34, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 1989.

  • This stock participated in 144.27% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 137.67% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.28 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
2.62%
Beta
1.34
0.28
Upside Capture
137.67%
Downside Capture
144.27%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ERIC ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


ERIC Risk / Return Rank: 8282
Overall Rank
ERIC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8282
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ERIC Sortino Ratio Rank: 8484
Sortino Ratio Rank
ERIC Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
ERIC Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
ERIC Martin Ratio Rank: 8181
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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) (ERIC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ERICBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.38

0.90

+0.48

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.39

1.39

+1.00

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.54

1.40

+1.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.35

6.61

-0.26

Explore ERIC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) provided a 1.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.15 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.15$0.29$0.26$0.26$0.25$0.23$0.16$0.11$0.13$0.11$0.30$0.51

Dividend yield

1.34%3.04%3.22%4.07%4.22%2.15%1.36%1.24%1.42%1.67%5.14%5.30%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ). 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$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.26
2023$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26
2022$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25
2021$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.23

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) has a dividend yield of 1.34%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) has a payout ratio of 32.87%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) 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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ). 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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) was 98.59%, occurring on Sep 30, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) drawdown is 84.18%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.59%Mar 6, 2000645Sep 30, 2002
-66.8%Jul 5, 1990370Dec 18, 1991368Jun 3, 1993738
-53.77%Jul 21, 199854Oct 5, 1998178Jun 21, 1999232
-38.79%Oct 18, 199343Dec 16, 1993211Oct 18, 1994254
-30.54%Oct 8, 199753Dec 22, 199770Apr 3, 1998123

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 Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment 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 ERIC, comparing it with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, ERIC has a P/E ratio of 1.4. 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 ERIC compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. ERIC 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 ERIC relative to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, ERIC has a P/S ratio of 0.2. 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 ERIC in comparison with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, ERIC has a P/B value of 0.3. 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