AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT)

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AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) is up 75.6% since the beginning of the year. At $15 per share, ALOT is trading 5.5% below its 52-week high of $16. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ALOT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $967.

AstroNova, Inc. (ALOT) has returned 75.61% so far this year and 67.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ALOT has returned 1.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, ALOT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Oct 2003 with a return of +62.3%, while the worst month was Aug 2019 at -32.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.

On a daily basis, ALOT closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 12, 1990 with a return of +33.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 11, 1990 at -31.3%.

AstroNova, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.91%, beta of 0.38, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1984.

• This stock participated in 90.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.27% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.38 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.

ALOT ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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.

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

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

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AstroNova, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 AstroNova, 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 AstroNova, Inc. was 82.84%, occurring on Dec 27, 2000. Recovery took 713 trading sessions.

The current AstroNova, Inc. drawdown is 41.62%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of AstroNova, 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 AstroNova, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.