National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH)

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

National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) has returned 8.59% so far this year and 44.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NKSH has returned 4.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 1, 1999, NKSH's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2016 with a return of +20.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2023 at -24.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, NKSH closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +28.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 20, 2020 at -23.2%.

National Bankshares, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.25%, beta of 0.59, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 02, 1999.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (57.40%) than losses (40.17%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 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 0.11 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.

NKSH ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% 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 National Bankshares, Inc. (NKSH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

National Bankshares, Inc. provided a 4.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.51 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Bankshares, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 National Bankshares, 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 National Bankshares, Inc. was 48.76%, occurring on Sep 23, 2020. Recovery took 584 trading sessions.

The current National Bankshares, Inc. drawdown is 6.50%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Bankshares, 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 National Bankshares, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.