Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW)

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Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) is down 7.5% since the beginning of the year. At $8 per share, GNW is trading 11.6% below its 52-week high of $9. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GNW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,026.

Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) has returned -7.53% so far this year and 18.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GNW has returned 9.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 25, 2004, GNW's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +150.9%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -70.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, GNW closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +88.9%, while the worst single day was Nov 11, 2008 at -54.4%.

Genworth Financial, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.87%, beta of 1.99, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2004.

• This stock participated in 178.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 143.65% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.28 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.

GNW ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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 Genworth Financial, Inc. (GNW) and compare them to 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 Genworth Financial, 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 Genworth Financial, Inc. was 97.63%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Genworth Financial, Inc. drawdown is 76.45%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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