Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (PEBK)

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

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (PEBK) has returned 9.27% so far this year and 48.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PEBK has had an annualized return of 11.78%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, PEBK's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +43.9%, while the worst month was May 2023 at -38.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PEBK closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +33.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 19, 2007 at -34.3%.

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 12.82%, beta of 0.28, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1995.

• This stock participated in 58.38% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 57.80% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

PEBK 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (PEBK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.98 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. was 84.20%, occurring on Dec 3, 2009. Recovery took 1775 trading sessions.

The current Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. drawdown is 1.51%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, 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 Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, 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.