NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR (NGKSY)

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NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR (NGKSY) is up 16.8% since the beginning of the year. At $25 per share, NGKSY is trading 7.5% below its 52-week high of $27. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NGKSY shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,278.

NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR (NGKSY) has returned 16.82% so far this year and 45.01% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 25, 2017, NGKSY's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.

Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +41.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -28.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, NGKSY closed higher 9% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2025 with a return of +27.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2018 at -28.7%.

NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR has an annualized alpha of 24.06%, beta of 0.12, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 25, 2017.

• This stock captured 29.37% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -27.58%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.12 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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.

NGKSY ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% 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 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 NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd 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 NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR was 58.29%, occurring on May 1, 2020. Recovery took 964 trading sessions.

The current NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR drawdown is 7.53%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd 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 NGK Spark Plug Co Ltd ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.