Agenus Inc. (AGEN)

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Agenus Inc. (AGEN) is up 2.6% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, AGEN is trading 56.1% below its 52-week high of $7. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AGEN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $41.

Agenus Inc. (AGEN) has returned 2.55% so far this year and -35.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AGEN has returned -28.00% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 8, 2000, AGEN's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 57.8 years.

Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Jun 2009 with a return of +186.3%, while the worst month was Jul 2024 at -63.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, AGEN closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 3, 2009 with a return of +73.2%, while the worst single day was Jul 18, 2024 at -58.8%.

Agenus Inc. has an annualized alpha of -3.03%, beta of 1.19, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 09, 2000.

• This stock participated in 181.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.35% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.07 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.

AGEN ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Agenus Inc. (AGEN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Agenus 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 Agenus Inc. was 99.98%, occurring on Mar 31, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Agenus Inc. drawdown is 99.95%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Agenus Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Agenus 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.