- ISIN
- US0038813079
- CUSIP
- 003881307
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Business Services
- 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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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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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%
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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.42% | 5.28% | 14.80% | 5.61% | -8.46% | 1.94% | 26.74% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.46% | -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% |
| 2023 | 3.56% | -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% |
| 2021 | 42.13% | 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
- R²
- 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.
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.
| ACTG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 12d | 1y 10mo | 2y 10moNov 2007 - Sep 2010 |
2003 bear market2003 | -70.29%Mar 2003 | 2mo 26d | 5mo 26d | 8mo 22dDec 2002 - Sep 2003 |
2004 bear market2004 | -64.46%Aug 2004 | 10mo 8d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moOct 2003 - Jan 2006 |
2006 bear market2006 | -36.31%Sep 2006 | 2mo 11d | 2mo 1d | 4mo 12dJul 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ACTG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest 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 DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -88.71% | -1.80% | -86.91% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -62.40% | -10.71% | -51.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth 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.
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.
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