ESSA Bancorp, Inc. (ESSA)

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

ESSA Bancorp, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.76%, beta of 0.69, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 05, 2007.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (36.51%) than losses (35.03%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.69 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.22 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 0.22 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ESSA Bancorp, Inc. (ESSA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

ESSA Bancorp, Inc. provided a 0.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.15 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ESSA Bancorp, 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 ESSA Bancorp, 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 ESSA Bancorp, Inc. was 40.00%, occurring on May 16, 2023. Recovery took 372 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ESSA Bancorp, 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 ESSA Bancorp, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.