Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP)

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Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) is up 23.3% since the beginning of the year. At $58 per share, ESP is trading 22.6% below its 52-week high of $75. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ESP shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $4,341.

Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) has returned 23.29% so far this year and 63.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ESP has returned 12.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, ESP's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.08%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +31.0%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -23.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, ESP closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 30, 2024 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 10, 2021 at -17.3%.

Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. has an annualized alpha of 13.20%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock captured 32.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -9.61%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.24 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.

ESP ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. (ESP) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. provided a 3.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.75 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp.. 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 Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp.. 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 Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. was 54.43%, occurring on May 16, 2022. Recovery took 596 trading sessions.

The current Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. drawdown is 19.90%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. 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 Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.