American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC)

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American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is up 44.7% since the beginning of the year. At $42 per share, AMSC is trading 40.9% below its 52-week high of $70. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AMSC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,353.

American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has returned 44.65% so far this year and 28.41% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AMSC has achieved an annualized return of 17.66%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 1991, AMSC's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +159.3%, while the worst month was Apr 2011 at -52.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.

On a daily basis, AMSC closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 1, 2023 with a return of +60.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 6, 2011 at -41.8%.

American Superconductor Corporation has an annualized alpha of 12.13%, beta of 1.51, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 12, 1991.

• This stock participated in 174.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 144.52% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.13 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.

AMSC ranks 55 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.

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 American Superconductor 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 American Superconductor Corporation was 99.57%, occurring on Aug 8, 2017. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current American Superconductor Corporation drawdown is 93.99%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of American Superconductor Corporation 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 American Superconductor Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.