Intertek Group Plc (IKTSY)

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Intertek Group Plc (IKTSY) is up 18.1% since the beginning of the year. At $72 per share, IKTSY is trading 6.6% below its 52-week high of $77. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of IKTSY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,080.

Intertek Group Plc (IKTSY) has returned 18.05% so far this year and 15.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, IKTSY has returned 7.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2011, IKTSY's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +31.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, IKTSY closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 21, 2012 with a return of +23.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2026 at -18.1%.

Intertek Group Plc has an annualized alpha of 6.61%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2011.

• This stock participated in 105.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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.

IKTSY ranks 53 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 Intertek Group Plc (IKTSY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Intertek Group Plc provided a 3.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.23 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Intertek Group Plc. 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 Intertek Group Plc. 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 Intertek Group Plc was 51.60%, occurring on Nov 3, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Intertek Group Plc drawdown is 4.60%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Intertek Group Plc 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 Intertek Group Plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.