Galapagos NV (GLPG)

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

Galapagos NV (GLPG) has returned -8.26% so far this year and 19.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GLPG has returned -3.35% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 14, 2015, GLPG's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.26%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 22.2 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Jul 2019 with a return of +34.5%, while the worst month was Sep 2015 at -32.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GLPG closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 29, 2019 with a return of +22.5%, while the worst single day was Sep 25, 2015 at -27.5%.

Galapagos NV has an annualized alpha of -5.81%, beta of 0.79, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 15, 2015.

• This stock participated in 89.22% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 29.50% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.12 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.

GLPG ranks 58 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 Galapagos NV (GLPG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 Galapagos NV. 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 Galapagos NV was 91.72%, occurring on Feb 4, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Galapagos NV drawdown is 89.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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