- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
Highlights
- Market Cap
- £9.18B
- EPS (TTM)
- -£1.55
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- £60.83B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- £60.83B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -£505.00M
- Year Range
- £6.15 - £9.21
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- £16.29M
Share Price Chart
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Performance
SDLF.L Performance Chart
Standard Life plc (SDLF.L) is up 29.3% since the beginning of the year. At £9 per share, SDLF.L is currently trading at its 52-week high. Investors who bought £1,000 worth of SDLF.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth £2,084.
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Returns By Period
Standard Life plc (SDLF.L) has returned 29.30% so far this year and 51.91% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SDLF.L has achieved an annualized return of 16.17%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.92% per year.
Standard Life plc
- 1D
- 1.16%
- 1M
- 10.89%
- 6M
- 31.99%
- YTD
- 29.30%
- 1Y
- 51.91%
- 3Y*
- 29.45%
- 5Y*
- 15.82%
- 10Y*
- 16.17%
- ALL TIME*
- 13.95%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- -0.40%
- 6M
- 9.80%
- YTD
- 9.54%
- 1Y
- 18.17%
- 3Y*
- 16.28%
- 5Y*
- 11.64%
- 10Y*
- 12.92%
- ALL TIME*
- 11.37%
SDLF.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 17, 2009, SDLF.L's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2013 with a return of +23.5%, while the worst month was May 2012 at -22.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SDLF.L closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 25, 2016 with a return of +22.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.34% | 3.72% | -11.54% | 15.86% | 2.65% | 7.35% | 10.02% | 29.30% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.45% | -0.86% | 10.33% | 9.79% | 6.11% | 3.86% | 0.84% | 2.64% | -1.48% | 4.74% | 3.26% | 5.89% | 58.32% |
| 2024 | -5.57% | -1.60% | 11.12% | -6.79% | 1.31% | 5.10% | 4.89% | 3.38% | -1.06% | -7.78% | 4.64% | -0.78% | 5.26% |
| 2023 | 5.29% | -1.15% | -9.59% | 8.31% | -6.66% | -3.73% | 3.46% | -5.31% | -2.45% | -5.89% | 2.51% | 15.05% | -2.86% |
| 2022 | 1.07% | -6.30% | 3.30% | -0.81% | 4.70% | -7.40% | 9.04% | -2.59% | -12.55% | 2.96% | 8.55% | 3.36% | 0.95% |
| 2021 | -3.68% | 5.22% | 3.41% | 0.18% | 3.40% | -8.05% | 0.44% | -4.81% | 3.56% | 1.70% | -2.50% | 2.03% | 0.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Standard Life plc has an annualized alpha of 11.15%, beta of 0.34, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 17, 2009.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (61.91%) than losses (38.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.34 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 11.15%
- Beta
- 0.34
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 61.91%
- Downside Capture
- 38.09%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SDLF.L ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Standard Life plc (SDLF.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SDLF.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.88 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.43 | 1.28 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.49 | 2.27 | +1.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.53 | 8.20 | +4.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Standard Life plc provided a 6.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.55 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.55 | £0.55 | £0.53 | £0.52 | £0.50 | £0.48 | £0.47 | £0.47 | £0.45 | £0.44 | £0.41 | £0.41 |
Dividend yield | 6.04% | 7.42% | 10.45% | 9.72% | 8.15% | 7.38% | 6.68% | 6.25% | 8.02% | 6.97% | 6.87% | 7.61% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Standard Life plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.28 | |||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.55 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.27 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.53 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.26 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.52 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.25 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.50 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.24 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.48 |
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 Standard Life plc. 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 Standard Life plc was 41.79%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 165 trading sessions.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-41.79%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 7mo 28d | 9moFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-34.74%Aug 2011 | 1y 8mo | 1y 5mo | 3y 2moNov 2009 - Jan 2013 | — |
-27.89%Oct 2023 | 2y 10mo | 1y 4mo | 4y 3moNov 2020 - Mar 2025 | — |
-21.44%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 2mo 13d | 5mo 17dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-20.84%Jun 2016 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 4d | 6mo 1dApr 2016 - Sep 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| SDLF.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.79% | -37.07% | -4.72% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.79% | -8.03% | -6.76% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.01% | -22.15% | +5.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.77% | -22.15% | -3.62% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.79% | -26.01% | -15.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.98% | +1.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.40% | -5.29% | -3.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.13% | 2.22% | +1.91% |
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 Standard Life plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Standard Life plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SDLF.L relative to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. Currently, SDLF.L has a P/S ratio of 0.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
Income Statement
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