Essilor International SA (ESLOY)

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

Essilor International SA (ESLOY) has returned -26.46% so far this year and -17.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ESLOY has returned 8.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, ESLOY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +18.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2007 at -52.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ESLOY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 17, 2017 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst single day was Jul 24, 2007 at -51.9%.

Essilor International SA has an annualized alpha of 3.04%, beta of 0.68, and R² of 0.21 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock participated in 116.65% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.58% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.68 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.21 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 0.21 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.

ESLOY ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Essilor International SA (ESLOY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Essilor International SA provided a 1.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.25 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Essilor International SA. 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 Essilor International SA. 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 Essilor International SA was 74.27%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1524 trading sessions.

The current Essilor International SA drawdown is 37.24%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Essilor International SA 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 Essilor International SA is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.