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ISIN
US0038813079
CUSIP
003881307
IPO Date
Jul 8, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$457.35M
Enterprise Value
$158.71M
EPS (TTM)
-$0.19
Total Revenue (TTM)
$215.05M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$225.69M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$1.70M
Year Range
$3.12 - $5.27
ROA (TTM)
-2.43%
ROE (TTM)
-3.47%

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Acacia Research Corporation

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Performance

ACTG Performance Chart

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) is up 26.7% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, ACTG is trading 10.1% below its 52-week high of $5. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ACTG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $760.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) has returned 26.74% so far this year and 32.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ACTG has returned 0.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.


Acacia Research Corporation

1D
-2.47%
1M
1.72%
YTD
26.74%
6M
27.08%
1Y
32.40%
3Y*
4.61%
5Y*
-5.35%
10Y*
0.41%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-0.37%
1M
-0.01%
YTD
9.16%
6M
8.64%
1Y
25.22%
3Y*
19.78%
5Y*
11.99%
10Y*
13.88%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ACTG Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 16, 2002, ACTG's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Sep 2003 with a return of +128.5%, while the worst month was Jul 2004 at -51.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ACTG closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 4, 2003 with a return of +64.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 16, 2002 at -45.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.42%5.28%14.80%5.61%-8.46%1.94%26.74%
20250.46%-3.67%-23.81%-3.44%20.71%-4.02%-1.12%-3.67%-4.69%6.77%7.78%-0.00%-13.82%
2024-0.26%3.32%31.93%-8.63%14.58%-10.22%6.79%-10.09%-3.12%-3.00%0.66%-4.62%10.71%
20233.56%-0.92%-10.65%-0.26%7.53%0.48%-4.09%-4.51%-4.20%-1.64%1.39%7.69%-6.89%
2022-12.28%-14.89%17.75%3.99%1.92%5.44%0.00%-10.91%-10.02%-1.24%3.51%1.94%-17.93%
202142.13%26.79%-6.34%-8.57%-12.01%26.36%-16.57%7.98%11.49%-15.61%-14.49%4.69%30.20%

Benchmark Metrics

Acacia Research Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.82%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 16, 2002.

  • This stock participated in 140.92% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.90% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.10 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
8.82%
Beta
0.97
0.10
Upside Capture
107.90%
Downside Capture
140.92%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ACTG ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% 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.


ACTG Risk / Return Rank: 6767
Overall Rank
ACTG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6868
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ACTG Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
ACTG Omega Ratio Rank: 6464
Omega Ratio Rank
ACTG Calmar Ratio Rank: 7171
Calmar Ratio Rank
ACTG Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
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 Acacia Research Corporation (ACTG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


ACTGBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.22

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.31

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.18

1.37

-0.19

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

1.58

2.78

-1.21

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

3.39

12.44

-9.05

Dividends

Dividend History

Acacia Research Corporation provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.50

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%11.66%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Acacia Research Corporation. 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$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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 Acacia Research 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 Acacia Research Corporation was 95.21%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Acacia Research Corporation drawdown is 88.71%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-95.21%Mar 2020
8y 6mo
14y 9moSep 2011 - now
Financial crisis2007–2009
-88.28%Oct 2008
11mo 12d1y 10mo
2y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2010
2003 bear market2003
-70.29%Mar 2003
2mo 26d5mo 26d
8mo 22dDec 2002 - Sep 2003
2004 bear market2004
-64.46%Aug 2004
10mo 8d1y 4mo
2y 2moOct 2003 - Jan 2006
2006 bear market2006
-36.31%Sep 2006
2mo 11d2mo 1d
4mo 12dJul 2006 - Nov 2006

Drawdown Indicators


ACTGBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-95.21%

-56.78%

-38.43%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-20.65%

-9.10%

-11.55%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-50.00%

-18.90%

-31.10%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-60.28%

-25.43%

-34.85%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-73.38%

-33.92%

-39.46%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-88.71%

-1.80%

-86.91%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-62.40%

-10.71%

-51.69%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

9.58%

2.03%

+7.55%

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 Acacia Research Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Acacia Research Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ACTG relative to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, ACTG has a P/S ratio of 2.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ACTG in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. Currently, ACTG has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

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
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