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Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (ACHV)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US0044685008
CUSIP
004468500
IPO Date
Oct 13, 1995

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$1.51
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$54.00K
EBITDA (TTM)
-$51.35M
Year Range
$1.84 - $6.03
Target Price
$4.75
ROA (TTM)
-125.26%
ROE (TTM)
-243.27%

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Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Achieve Life Sciences, 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

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (ACHV) has returned -40.85% so far this year and 10.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACHV has returned -46.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Achieve Life Sciences, Inc.

1D
10.11%
1M
-35.53%
YTD
-40.85%
6M
-6.67%
1Y
10.11%
3Y*
-24.38%
5Y*
-23.94%
10Y*
-46.76%

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 Oct 13, 1995, ACHV's average daily return is +0.38%, while the average monthly return is +0.43%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 13.5 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +165.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2007 at -85.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, ACHV closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 22, 2008 with a return of +2,825.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 21, 2008 at -94.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-15.90%9.09%-35.53%-40.85%
2025-7.10%-6.12%-13.03%-2.62%37.69%-36.87%15.49%14.18%5.70%62.54%-4.88%2.05%41.19%
202419.66%-17.85%12.22%-3.41%18.91%-9.96%5.96%-11.85%7.97%-1.27%-5.77%-20.18%-14.56%
202398.37%-0.21%40.21%22.50%-25.57%-16.29%7.90%-11.43%-13.31%-6.51%44.03%-28.84%68.16%
2022-6.17%1.37%2.30%-8.45%-0.43%-29.28%3.48%-9.70%-27.63%-33.03%26.70%-12.50%-68.51%
202150.62%-6.39%1.40%-6.82%-25.76%12.11%-18.60%14.23%1.80%-2.47%-13.15%8.06%-3.95%

Benchmark Metrics

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 132.97%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 16, 1995.

  • This stock participated in 191.06% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 25.88% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.00 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
132.97%
Beta
1.07
0.00
Upside Capture
25.88%
Downside Capture
191.06%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ACHV ranks 47 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.


ACHV Risk / Return Rank: 4747
Overall Rank
ACHV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4444
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ACHV Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
ACHV Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
ACHV Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
ACHV Martin Ratio Rank: 4343
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 Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (ACHV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ACHVBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.10

0.90

-0.79

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.89

1.39

-0.49

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.11

1.40

-1.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.23

6.61

-6.37

Explore ACHV risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Achieve Life Sciences, 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 Achieve Life Sciences, 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 Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. was 100.00%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. drawdown is 100.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Oct 9, 19976917Apr 8, 2025
-35.39%Feb 19, 199747Apr 25, 199765Jul 29, 1997112
-30.11%Jun 12, 199637Aug 2, 199665Nov 4, 1996102
-23.82%Jan 8, 199723Feb 7, 19976Feb 18, 199729
-22.41%Jan 18, 199619Feb 13, 19967Feb 23, 199626

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 Achieve Life Sciences, 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 Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. 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.


Income Statement



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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

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items