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Barings Participation Investors (MPV)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US06761A1034
CUSIP
06761A103
IPO Date
Jun 30, 1989

Highlights

Market Cap
$184.32M
Enterprise Value
$207.87M
EPS (TTM)
$2.84
PE Ratio
6.04
PEG Ratio
0.42
Total Revenue (TTM)
$38.16M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$38.32M
Year Range
$15.65 - $21.00
ROA (TTM)
14.63%
ROE (TTM)
18.60%

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Performance

Performance Chart

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


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Barings Participation Investors (MPV) has returned 7.87% so far this year and 5.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MPV has returned 9.92% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Barings Participation Investors

1D
4.00%
1M
-9.36%
YTD
7.87%
6M
-11.37%
1Y
5.34%
3Y*
20.53%
5Y*
14.78%
10Y*
9.92%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 1989, MPV's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.8 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +23.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MPV closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +44.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -27.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202618.69%0.27%-9.36%7.87%
2025-5.26%-0.56%9.50%-3.29%5.46%14.20%-5.87%7.28%1.05%-3.72%5.91%-19.42%0.74%
2024-2.50%0.59%5.36%-1.99%-0.73%7.76%-1.93%1.73%5.22%1.24%-0.49%5.18%20.52%
20236.33%-0.23%-1.89%-0.65%-0.86%4.53%3.18%4.61%-1.36%4.99%7.15%8.39%39.14%
2022-1.54%-5.90%-2.33%-2.84%0.57%-4.81%0.98%2.79%-9.58%4.55%9.73%-1.48%-10.73%
20211.01%1.50%6.12%5.82%1.26%0.51%1.10%1.10%-0.14%1.74%5.20%3.06%31.93%

Benchmark Metrics

Barings Participation Investors has an annualized alpha of 10.24%, beta of 0.24, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 03, 1989.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.77%) than losses (21.16%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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.

Alpha
10.24%
Beta
0.24
0.03
Upside Capture
43.77%
Downside Capture
21.16%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MPV ranks 47 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.


MPV Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
MPV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4848
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MPV Sortino Ratio Rank: 4141
Sortino Ratio Rank
MPV Omega Ratio Rank: 4141
Omega Ratio Rank
MPV Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
MPV Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Barings Participation Investors (MPV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MPVBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.21

0.90

-0.69

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.48

1.39

-0.91

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.36

1.40

-1.04

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.35

6.61

-5.25

Explore MPV risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Barings Participation Investors provided a 8.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.48 per share.


5.00%6.00%7.00%8.00%9.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.48$1.48$1.57$1.29$0.86$0.80$0.80$1.08$1.08$1.08$1.08$1.08

Dividend yield

8.63%9.31%9.19%8.27%6.98%5.41%6.73%6.70%7.18%7.66%7.61%7.86%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Barings Participation Investors. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.37$1.48
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.36$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.47$1.57
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.35$1.29
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.24$0.86
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.20$0.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Barings Participation Investors has a dividend yield of 8.63%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Barings Participation Investors has a payout ratio of 106.11%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Barings Participation Investors. 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 Barings Participation Investors was 54.02%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 866 trading sessions.

The current Barings Participation Investors drawdown is 13.45%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-54.02%Feb 10, 202030Mar 23, 2020866Aug 30, 2023896
-49.93%Mar 12, 2007503Mar 9, 2009298May 13, 2010801
-34.3%Apr 16, 1998499Apr 5, 2000308Jun 26, 2001807
-24.99%Nov 22, 1989227Oct 16, 199081Feb 11, 1991308
-21.75%Aug 29, 200181Dec 28, 2001347May 16, 2003428

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Barings Participation Investors over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Barings Participation Investors is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MPV, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, MPV has a P/E ratio of 6.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MPV compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. MPV currently has a PEG ratio of 0.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MPV relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, MPV has a P/S ratio of 4.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MPV in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, MPV has a P/B value of 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items