Ingevity Corporation (NGVT)

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

Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) has returned 20.36% so far this year and 79.92% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 2016, NGVT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +47.5%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -34.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, NGVT closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 5, 2025 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -19.6%.

Ingevity Corporation has an annualized alpha of 4.14%, beta of 1.28, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 03, 2016.

• This stock captured 168.20% of S&P 500 Index gains and 158.07% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 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.

NGVT ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ingevity Corporation (NGVT) 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 Ingevity Corporation. 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 Ingevity Corporation was 76.22%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Ingevity Corporation drawdown is 39.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ingevity Corporation 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 Ingevity Corporation 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.