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Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
KYG037AX1015
CUSIP
G037AX101
IPO Date
Oct 10, 2012

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.22B
Enterprise Value
$2.05B
EPS (TTM)
-$1.78
Total Revenue (TTM)
$390.70M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$231.27M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$71.46M
Year Range
$38.86 - $96.69
Target Price
$97.50
ROA (TTM)
-9.50%
ROE (TTM)
-12.75%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ambarella, 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

Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA) has returned -27.34% so far this year and 2.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMBA has returned 1.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Ambarella, Inc.

1D
5.81%
1M
-14.69%
YTD
-27.34%
6M
-37.62%
1Y
2.27%
3Y*
-12.72%
5Y*
-13.33%
10Y*
1.48%

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 10, 2012, AMBA's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 2013 with a return of +57.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2015 at -39.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, AMBA closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 1, 2021 with a return of +27.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 1, 2022 at -31.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-9.60%-5.78%-14.69%-27.34%
20255.47%-19.93%-18.07%-4.65%9.69%25.50%0.04%24.80%0.05%3.28%-12.96%-4.50%-2.61%
2024-14.24%6.26%-9.10%-9.45%26.73%-7.40%-2.43%13.41%-5.52%-0.38%27.34%1.66%18.68%
20239.25%4.98%-17.91%-19.94%16.68%15.69%-0.30%-25.50%-14.67%-15.16%30.50%4.39%-25.47%
2022-30.92%-0.31%-24.90%-21.77%3.83%-23.19%32.22%-21.57%-17.24%-2.58%35.57%10.82%-59.47%
20212.77%19.21%-10.76%-2.89%2.96%6.23%-7.63%5.16%50.37%19.32%-3.40%13.02%120.96%

Benchmark Metrics

Ambarella, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.77%, beta of 1.67, and R² of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 2012.

  • This stock captured 179.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and 150.64% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.25 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
11.77%
Beta
1.67
0.25
Upside Capture
179.06%
Downside Capture
150.64%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

AMBA ranks 42 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.


AMBA Risk / Return Rank: 4242
Overall Rank
AMBA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4141
Sharpe Ratio Rank
AMBA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
AMBA Omega Ratio Rank: 4343
Omega Ratio Rank
AMBA Calmar Ratio Rank: 4141
Calmar Ratio Rank
AMBA Martin Ratio Rank: 4141
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 Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


AMBABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.03

0.90

-0.86

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.54

1.39

-0.85

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.08

1.21

-0.14

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.03

1.40

-1.36

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.08

6.61

-6.52

Explore AMBA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Ambarella, 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 Ambarella, 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 Ambarella, Inc. was 81.65%, occurring on Aug 7, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Ambarella, Inc. drawdown is 76.26%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-81.65%Dec 9, 2021668Aug 7, 2024
-74.87%Jun 19, 2015835Oct 10, 2018590Feb 16, 20211425
-37.46%Jan 8, 201484May 8, 201481Sep 3, 2014165
-34.26%Feb 17, 202160May 12, 202178Sep 1, 2021138
-30.25%Jul 23, 201325Aug 26, 201322Sep 26, 201347

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


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ambarella, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 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 AMBA relative to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, AMBA has a P/S ratio of 5.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AMBA in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, AMBA has a P/B value of 3.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

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