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Universal Display Corporation (OLED)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US91347P1057
CUSIP
91347P105
IPO Date
May 14, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$4.37B
Enterprise Value
$4.23B
EPS (TTM)
$5.08
PE Ratio
18.05
PEG Ratio
2.47
Total Revenue (TTM)
$650.61M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$496.49M
EBITDA (TTM)
$294.12M
Year Range
$87.59 - $163.21
Target Price
$188.17
ROA (TTM)
12.33%
ROE (TTM)
13.75%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Universal Display Corporation, 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

Universal Display Corporation (OLED) has returned -21.10% so far this year and -33.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OLED has returned 5.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Universal Display Corporation

1D
2.84%
1M
-13.64%
YTD
-21.10%
6M
-35.60%
1Y
-33.27%
3Y*
-15.14%
5Y*
-16.56%
10Y*
5.88%

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 Apr 12, 1996, OLED's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +211.6%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -42.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, OLED closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 28, 1996 with a return of +84.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 1996 at -44.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.68%-7.08%-13.64%-21.10%
20252.54%2.47%-8.93%-9.93%14.10%8.07%-6.51%-4.02%3.99%2.54%-19.25%-1.43%-19.07%
2024-11.24%2.74%-3.19%-6.22%11.22%19.90%5.88%-12.98%8.56%-14.09%-8.76%-10.91%-22.88%
202322.67%2.51%14.48%-13.97%10.39%-1.94%1.21%11.43%-3.22%-11.34%21.57%13.26%78.64%
2022-6.98%0.91%7.98%-23.49%-1.11%-19.71%14.16%-3.23%-15.31%0.92%18.27%-3.82%-33.87%
20210.44%-8.29%11.95%-5.52%-3.50%3.09%5.47%-11.05%-17.96%7.16%-21.92%15.51%-27.89%

Benchmark Metrics

Universal Display Corporation has an annualized alpha of 28.76%, beta of 1.42, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 15, 1996.

  • This stock captured 201.43% of S&P 500 Index gains and 157.99% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.12 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
28.76%
Beta
1.42
0.12
Upside Capture
201.43%
Downside Capture
157.99%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

OLED ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


OLED Risk / Return Rank: 1010
Overall Rank
OLED Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
OLED Sortino Ratio Rank: 1313
Sortino Ratio Rank
OLED Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
OLED Calmar Ratio Rank: 1111
Calmar Ratio Rank
OLED Martin Ratio Rank: 33
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 Universal Display Corporation (OLED) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


OLEDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.71

0.90

-1.60

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.86

1.39

-2.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.89

1.21

-0.33

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.81

1.40

-2.21

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.77

6.61

-8.37

Explore OLED risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Universal Display Corporation provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.85 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Dividend$1.85$1.80$1.60$1.40$1.20$0.80$0.60$0.40$0.24$0.12

Dividend yield

2.02%1.54%1.09%0.73%1.11%0.48%0.26%0.19%0.26%0.07%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.50
2025$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$1.80
2024$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$1.60
2023$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.35$1.40
2022$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.20
2021$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Universal Display Corporation has a dividend yield of 2.02%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Universal Display Corporation has a payout ratio of 34.10%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Universal Display Corporation strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

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 Universal Display 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 Universal Display Corporation was 85.55%, occurring on Aug 5, 2002. Recovery took 2121 trading sessions.

The current Universal Display Corporation drawdown is 62.96%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-85.55%Mar 7, 2000605Aug 5, 20022121Jan 5, 20112726
-66.67%Jul 15, 1996846Nov 17, 199914Dec 8, 1999860
-65.03%Jan 20, 2021453Nov 3, 2022
-62.51%Apr 6, 2011406Nov 14, 2012860Apr 18, 20161266
-61.34%Jan 19, 2018241Jan 3, 2019135Jul 18, 2019376

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 Universal Display Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Universal Display Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 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 OLED, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, OLED has a P/E ratio of 18.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for OLED compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. OLED currently has a PEG ratio of 2.5. 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 OLED relative to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, OLED has a P/S ratio of 6.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for OLED in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, OLED has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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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