National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV)

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National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) is up 21.2% since the beginning of the year. At $19 per share, NOV is trading 13.3% below its 52-week high of $22. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NOV shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,363.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (NOV) has returned 21.15% so far this year and 41.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NOV has returned -4.68% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1996, NOV's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +59.7%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -63.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NOV closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 9, 2020 with a return of +27.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -29.0%.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.77%, beta of 1.24, and R2 of 0.23 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1996.

• This stock participated in 135.58% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 131.78% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.23 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.

NOV ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

National Oilwell Varco, Inc. provided a 2.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for National Oilwell Varco, 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 Oilwell Varco, 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 Oilwell Varco, Inc. was 89.77%, occurring on Oct 28, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current National Oilwell Varco, Inc. drawdown is 73.79%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of National Oilwell Varco, 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 Oilwell Varco, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.