Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK)

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

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) has returned -1.69% so far this year and 11.54% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SOTK has achieved an annualized return of 14.70%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, SOTK's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.69%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Oct 2021 with a return of +43.2%, while the worst month was Jul 2022 at -27.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, SOTK closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2021 with a return of +44.2%, while the worst single day was Sep 21, 2020 at -24.3%.

Sono-Tek Corporation has an annualized alpha of 25.81%, beta of 0.33, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 06, 2016.

• This stock captured 26.11% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -44.31%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.33 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 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 0.01 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.

SOTK ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 Sono-Tek 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 Sono-Tek Corporation was 64.11%, occurring on Aug 13, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Sono-Tek Corporation drawdown is 54.89%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Sono-Tek Corporation 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 Sono-Tek Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.