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Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC (SPXSY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US84857N1072

Highlights

Market Cap
$6.72B
Enterprise Value
$7.63B
EPS (TTM)
$2.40
PE Ratio
19.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.36B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.59B
EBITDA (TTM)
$767.18M
Year Range
$34.93 - $54.08
Target Price
$70.00
ROA (TTM)
13.33%
ROE (TTM)
29.02%

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Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC, 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

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC (SPXSY) has returned -0.68% so far this year and 15.15% over the past 12 months.


Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC

1D
3.72%
1M
-14.92%
YTD
-0.68%
6M
0.84%
1Y
15.15%
3Y*
-13.29%
5Y*
-9.43%
10Y*

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 Feb 28, 2018, SPXSY's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.50%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was May 2018 with a return of +84.0%, while the worst month was Jan 2022 at -22.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, SPXSY closed higher 25% of trading days. The best single day was May 14, 2018 with a return of +84.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 21, 2022 at -18.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.32%7.77%-14.92%-0.68%
202515.92%-8.82%-10.94%-2.12%-0.27%7.07%1.11%18.49%-8.82%3.80%-4.86%2.80%9.14%
2024-6.15%2.63%2.34%-13.82%1.49%-6.88%3.36%-8.94%-0.90%-14.98%9.04%-7.04%-35.47%
20239.98%-0.30%4.88%-1.57%-6.63%-4.01%11.04%-10.47%-10.13%-13.09%18.53%14.80%7.18%
2022-22.55%-16.98%11.37%-3.16%-7.28%-12.30%3.71%-7.78%-4.14%7.64%5.71%-1.51%-42.06%
20210.00%37.70%2.79%7.73%8.48%4.09%0.00%13.63%-1.39%0.03%4.76%-1.79%98.57%

Benchmark Metrics

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC has an annualized alpha of 23.12%, beta of 0.36, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 14, 2018.

  • This stock participated in 149.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 141.65% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.36 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.

Alpha
23.12%
Beta
0.36
0.01
Upside Capture
141.65%
Downside Capture
149.17%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SPXSY ranks 54 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.


SPXSY Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
SPXSY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SPXSY Sortino Ratio Rank: 5353
Sortino Ratio Rank
SPXSY Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
SPXSY Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
SPXSY Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
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 Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC (SPXSY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SPXSYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.45

0.90

-0.44

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.93

1.39

-0.45

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.60

1.40

-0.80

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.62

6.61

-4.98

Explore SPXSY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.09 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.002019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019
Dividend$1.09$1.09$1.04$0.95$0.90$0.84$0.19$0.20

Dividend yield

2.40%2.38%2.40%1.39%1.39%0.75%0.34%0.35%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.76$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.00$1.09
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.32$0.00$0.00$1.04
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.95
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.64$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.90
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.58$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.84

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC has a dividend yield of 2.40%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC has a payout ratio of 68.99%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC 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 Spirax-Sarco Engineering 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 Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC was 67.73%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC drawdown is 57.34%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-67.73%Dec 7, 2021836Apr 7, 2025
-13.01%Oct 16, 20188May 2, 20197Jun 12, 201915
-9.09%Mar 23, 20211Mar 23, 202120Apr 21, 202121
-8.71%Apr 29, 202110May 12, 20212May 14, 202112
-8.17%Feb 19, 20217Mar 1, 20218Mar 11, 202115

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 Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery 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 SPXSY, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, SPXSY has a P/E ratio of 19.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SPXSY relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, SPXSY has a P/S ratio of 2.0. 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 SPXSY in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, SPXSY has a P/B value of 5.5. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

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