Japan Tobacco ADR (JAPAY)

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

Japan Tobacco ADR (JAPAY) has returned 6.80% so far this year and 42.89% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JAPAY has returned 0.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 28, 2009, JAPAY's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was Oct 2014 with a return of +150.0%, while the worst month was Dec 2014 at -15.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, JAPAY closed higher 34% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 6, 2014 with a return of +146.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 22, 2010 at -9.8%.

Japan Tobacco ADR has an annualized alpha of 9.09%, beta of 0.26, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 2009.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.33%) than losses (42.71%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.26 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 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 0.01 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.

JAPAY ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Japan Tobacco ADR (JAPAY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Japan Tobacco ADR provided a 1.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.35 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Japan Tobacco ADR. 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 Japan Tobacco ADR. 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 Japan Tobacco ADR was 61.83%, occurring on Oct 19, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Japan Tobacco ADR drawdown is 4.19%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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