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Mesabi Trust (MSB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US5906721015
CUSIP
590672101
Industry
Steel
IPO Date
Dec 30, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap
$413.28M
Enterprise Value
$390.09M
EPS (TTM)
$1.31
PE Ratio
24.01
PEG Ratio
0.13
Total Revenue (TTM)
$19.77M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$16.20M
EBITDA (TTM)
$12.17M
Year Range
$22.55 - $42.38
ROA (TTM)
66.19%
ROE (TTM)
81.61%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mesabi Trust, 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

Mesabi Trust (MSB) has returned -17.59% so far this year and 20.64% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MSB has achieved an annualized return of 30.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Mesabi Trust

1D
-2.20%
1M
3.72%
YTD
-17.59%
6M
9.51%
1Y
20.64%
3Y*
19.87%
5Y*
10.74%
10Y*
30.43%

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 Dec 30, 1987, MSB's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 2016 with a return of +65.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -35.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, MSB closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 22, 1988 with a return of +38.9%, while the worst single day was Feb 11, 2022 at -27.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-13.92%-7.69%3.72%-17.59%
20251.87%17.58%-1.98%4.74%-10.16%-4.54%22.61%5.57%-5.24%17.77%-4.34%17.94%71.88%
2024-2.93%-10.76%1.67%-7.60%10.20%-2.77%3.81%-3.47%33.47%8.20%15.09%1.26%47.05%
202327.80%10.64%-1.18%-7.82%-21.84%12.51%-3.67%-6.26%8.90%3.70%-12.27%14.04%15.55%
202211.77%-0.79%-4.03%-8.72%16.62%-9.95%14.51%-6.49%-15.65%3.58%-9.61%-10.53%-22.81%
2021-9.71%6.51%13.47%20.57%5.08%-4.89%-1.56%-4.86%-10.16%-21.88%7.40%11.67%3.66%

Benchmark Metrics

Mesabi Trust has an annualized alpha of 26.19%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1987.

  • This stock captured 119.42% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 76.53% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.07 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
26.19%
Beta
0.81
0.07
Upside Capture
119.42%
Downside Capture
76.53%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MSB ranks 56 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.


MSB Risk / Return Rank: 5656
Overall Rank
MSB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MSB Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
MSB Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
MSB Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
MSB Martin Ratio Rank: 5959
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 Mesabi Trust (MSB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MSBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.45

0.90

-0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.93

1.39

-0.45

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.77

1.40

-0.63

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.93

6.61

-4.68

Explore MSB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Mesabi Trust provided a 4.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.28$6.97$1.35$0.35$3.63$2.86$1.67$3.36$2.79$1.49$0.55$0.68

Dividend yield

4.06%18.09%4.80%1.71%20.14%10.83%5.95%14.27%11.78%5.92%5.14%15.04%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.26
2025$5.95$0.00$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$6.97
2024$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.39$0.00$0.00$1.35
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35
2022$1.75$0.00$0.00$1.04$0.00$0.00$0.84$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$3.63
2021$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.89$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$1.42$0.00$0.00$2.86

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Mesabi Trust has a dividend yield of 4.06%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Mesabi Trust has a payout ratio of 996.41%, 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 Mesabi Trust. 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 Mesabi Trust was 92.01%, occurring on Jan 19, 2016. Recovery took 683 trading sessions.

The current Mesabi Trust drawdown is 22.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-92.01%Dec 14, 20101282Jan 19, 2016683Oct 3, 20181965
-80.07%Jul 1, 2008173Mar 9, 2009266Mar 29, 2010439
-69.38%May 23, 1989776Jun 16, 1992406Jan 21, 19941182
-66.48%Jul 15, 2019172Mar 18, 2020186Dec 10, 2020358
-47.91%May 21, 2021740Apr 30, 2024181Jan 21, 2025921

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 Mesabi Trust 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 Mesabi Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Steel 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 MSB, comparing it with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, MSB has a P/E ratio of 24.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MSB compared to other companies in the Steel industry. MSB currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MSB relative to other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, MSB has a P/S ratio of 20.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MSB in comparison with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, MSB has a P/B value of 19.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

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