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Taylor Devices, Inc. (TAYD)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US8771631053
CUSIP
877163105
IPO Date
Aug 18, 1995

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$4.22
PE Ratio
13.50
PEG Ratio
0.15
Total Revenue (TTM)
$37.08M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$21.95M
EBITDA (TTM)
$13.00M
Year Range
$29.50 - $90.37
ROA (TTM)
14.01%
ROE (TTM)
14.80%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Taylor Devices, Inc., 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

Taylor Devices, Inc. (TAYD) has returned -2.50% so far this year and 76.63% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TAYD has achieved an annualized return of 14.63%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Taylor Devices, Inc.

1D
-20.93%
1M
-35.04%
YTD
-2.50%
6M
16.18%
1Y
76.63%
3Y*
41.69%
5Y*
37.78%
10Y*
14.63%

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 Aug 18, 1995, TAYD's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Dec 2004 with a return of +181.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -41.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, TAYD closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 27, 2004 with a return of +172.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 14, 2016 at -33.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202624.43%20.62%-35.04%-2.50%
2025-19.75%0.51%-3.87%-1.15%15.77%17.52%3.92%8.65%0.12%-6.71%8.76%17.44%40.46%
202439.18%16.82%38.33%-0.26%2.58%-11.67%14.18%11.41%-12.76%-5.81%2.25%-13.44%88.07%
202314.73%3.22%19.25%8.53%-14.71%37.79%-6.89%-5.55%-5.25%3.64%5.19%-4.69%55.95%
2022-3.24%-5.39%-1.00%-8.48%2.65%-6.56%-1.31%18.82%-0.20%23.70%6.54%5.88%29.91%
2021-0.48%6.24%2.44%7.36%-2.67%-0.08%2.03%0.00%-6.83%6.18%-8.37%-0.24%4.33%

Benchmark Metrics

Taylor Devices, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 27.41%, beta of 0.31, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1995.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.26%) than losses (79.74%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.31 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
27.41%
Beta
0.31
0.01
Upside Capture
83.26%
Downside Capture
79.74%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TAYD ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


TAYD Risk / Return Rank: 7878
Overall Rank
TAYD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8181
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TAYD Sortino Ratio Rank: 7676
Sortino Ratio Rank
TAYD Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
TAYD Calmar Ratio Rank: 7676
Calmar Ratio Rank
TAYD Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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 Taylor Devices, Inc. (TAYD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TAYDBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.35

0.90

+0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.39

+0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.25

1.21

+0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.95

1.40

+0.55

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.93

6.61

+1.33

Explore TAYD risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Taylor Devices, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 Taylor Devices, 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 Taylor Devices, Inc. was 74.52%, occurring on Dec 23, 1998. Recovery took 741 trading sessions.

The current Taylor Devices, Inc. drawdown is 36.63%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.52%Feb 7, 1997474Dec 23, 1998741Dec 6, 20011215
-74.36%Dec 19, 2001204Oct 10, 2002881Apr 11, 20061085
-73.74%Sep 2, 200860Nov 24, 2008732Oct 20, 2011792
-66.49%Aug 25, 2016899Mar 23, 2020761Mar 30, 20231660
-52.65%Sep 20, 2024143Apr 16, 2025179Jan 2, 2026322

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 Taylor Devices, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Taylor Devices, Inc. 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 TAYD, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, TAYD has a P/E ratio of 13.5. 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 TAYD compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. TAYD currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TAYD relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, TAYD has a P/S ratio of 3.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
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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