Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD)

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

Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) has returned -13.35% so far this year and 20.07% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, FRD has achieved an annualized return of 13.54%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 17, 1992, FRD's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was May 2021 with a return of +62.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -32.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, FRD closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 1992 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -29.9%.

Friedman Industries, Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 16.20%, beta of 0.44, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 18, 1992.

• This stock captured 112.11% of S&P 500 Index gains and 107.07% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• Beta of 0.44 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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.

FRD ranks 55 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Friedman Industries, Incorporated provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.16 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Friedman Industries, Incorporated. 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 Friedman Industries, Incorporated. 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 Friedman Industries, Incorporated was 71.00%, occurring on Sep 26, 2001. Recovery took 763 trading sessions.

The current Friedman Industries, Incorporated drawdown is 21.63%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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