Johnson Matthey PLC (JMPLY)

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Johnson Matthey PLC (JMPLY) is down 0.1% since the beginning of the year. At $57 per share, JMPLY is trading 12.7% below its 52-week high of $66. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of JMPLY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $791.

Johnson Matthey PLC (JMPLY) has returned -0.12% so far this year and 27.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JMPLY has returned -0.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 13, 2007, JMPLY's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.68%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.5 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +34.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -62.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, JMPLY closed higher 35% of trading days. The best single day was May 22, 2025 with a return of +23.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 27, 2008 at -67.7%.

Johnson Matthey PLC has an annualized alpha of 3.38%, beta of 0.70, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2007.

• This stock participated in 136.83% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.37% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.12 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 0.12 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.

JMPLY ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% 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 Johnson Matthey PLC (JMPLY) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Johnson Matthey PLC provided a 3.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.05 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Johnson Matthey 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 Johnson Matthey 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 Johnson Matthey PLC was 76.38%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 817 trading sessions.

The current Johnson Matthey PLC drawdown is 27.95%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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