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UCB SA ADR (UCBJY)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US9034801012

Highlights

Market Cap
$58.55B
Enterprise Value
$58.61B
EPS (TTM)
$6.73
PE Ratio
22.40
PEG Ratio
0.50
Total Revenue (TTM)
$13.86B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$10.00B
EBITDA (TTM)
$4.56B
Year Range
$71.16 - $168.76
ROA (TTM)
14.41%
ROE (TTM)
24.07%

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UCB SA ADR

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in UCB SA ADR, 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

UCB SA ADR (UCBJY) has returned 7.89% so far this year and 72.36% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, UCBJY has achieved an annualized return of 16.29%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


UCB SA ADR

1D
4.27%
1M
1.15%
YTD
7.89%
6M
6.34%
1Y
72.36%
3Y*
51.73%
5Y*
27.51%
10Y*
16.29%

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 Jun 18, 2009, UCBJY's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.46%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +22.1%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -21.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, UCBJY closed higher 28% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 30, 2012 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -20.1%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.22%-1.44%1.15%7.89%
2025-1.69%-2.18%-7.12%4.94%-1.09%8.74%8.99%8.83%21.05%-9.34%8.44%0.27%42.69%
20248.12%22.10%7.04%8.66%5.21%6.39%13.20%8.11%-0.57%6.40%2.13%0.85%129.19%
20234.16%4.80%4.24%5.95%-6.37%1.88%-0.72%1.38%-8.66%-10.58%0.57%18.51%12.67%
2022-12.89%9.37%11.02%-4.77%-21.93%-4.39%-7.65%-10.03%-1.31%8.61%6.70%-2.07%-30.04%
2021-2.79%-3.43%-5.85%0.06%0.62%10.45%5.42%3.63%-1.09%6.25%-8.86%3.95%6.90%

Benchmark Metrics

UCB SA ADR has an annualized alpha of 17.15%, beta of 0.21, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 19, 2009.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (75.20%) than losses (44.18%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.21 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.

Alpha
17.15%
Beta
0.21
0.02
Upside Capture
75.20%
Downside Capture
44.18%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

UCBJY ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% 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.


UCBJY Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
UCBJY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
UCBJY Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
UCBJY Omega Ratio Rank: 8787
Omega Ratio Rank
UCBJY Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
UCBJY Martin Ratio Rank: 8989
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 UCB SA ADR (UCBJY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


UCBJYBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.01

0.90

+1.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.68

1.39

+1.30

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.36

1.21

+0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.83

1.40

+2.43

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

10.12

6.61

+3.51

Explore UCBJY risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

UCB SA ADR provided a 0.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.79 per share.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$0.79$0.79$0.72$0.73$0.70$0.49$0.42$0.43$0.46$1.04$1.04

Dividend yield

0.52%0.57%0.73%1.67%1.79%0.86%0.78%1.06%1.10%2.71%3.21%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for UCB SA ADR. 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$0.79$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.79
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.72$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.72
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.73$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.73
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.70
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.49$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.49

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

UCB SA ADR has a dividend yield of 0.52%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

UCB SA ADR has a payout ratio of 20.64%, which is below the market average. This means UCB SA ADR returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 UCB SA ADR. 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 UCB SA ADR was 50.32%, occurring on Sep 22, 2022. Recovery took 399 trading sessions.

The current UCB SA ADR drawdown is 10.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-50.32%Jul 31, 2020541Sep 22, 2022399Apr 25, 2024940
-39.02%Aug 29, 2014572Dec 12, 2016426Aug 28, 2018998
-35.52%Mar 13, 20204Mar 18, 202050May 29, 202054
-28.58%Mar 5, 202527Apr 10, 202574Jul 29, 2025101
-25.09%Aug 29, 2018272Oct 4, 201983Feb 4, 2020355

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 UCB SA ADR 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 UCB SA ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology 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 UCBJY, comparing it with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, UCBJY has a P/E ratio of 22.4. 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 UCBJY compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. UCBJY currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for UCBJY relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, UCBJY has a P/S ratio of 4.2. 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 UCBJY in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, UCBJY has a P/B value of 5.4. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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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