Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS)

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

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) has returned -22.45% so far this year and 31.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KFS has returned 8.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 6, 1998, KFS's average daily return is +0.21%, while the average monthly return is +4.11%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was May 2012 with a return of +232.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -57.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, KFS closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was May 30, 2012 with a return of +319.7%, while the worst single day was Nov 17, 2009 at -41.5%.

Kingsway Financial Services Inc. has an annualized alpha of 64.51%, beta of 0.43, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 07, 1998.

• This stock captured 111.25% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -10.04%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.43 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.

KFS ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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 Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) 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 Kingsway Financial Services 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 Kingsway Financial Services Inc. was 91.08%, occurring on Mar 2, 2009. Recovery took 566 trading sessions.

The current Kingsway Financial Services Inc. drawdown is 37.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kingsway Financial Services 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 Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.