- ISIN
- US0301112076
- CUSIP
- 030111207
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
- IPO Date
- Dec 11, 1991
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.42B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.29B
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.95
- PE Ratio
- 9.94
- PEG Ratio
- 0.02
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $299.15M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $91.38M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $19.29M
- Year Range
- $24.87 - $70.49
- Target Price
- $52.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 18.10%
- ROE (TTM)
- 24.09%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 771K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $25.36M
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Performance
AMSC Performance Chart
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. At $29 per share, AMSC is trading 58.3% 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 $2,090.
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Returns By Period
American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) has returned 2.05% so far this year and -45.36% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AMSC has had an annualized return of 12.68%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.26%.
American Superconductor Corporation
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- -20.86%
- 6M
- -1.84%
- YTD
- 2.05%
- 1Y
- -45.36%
- 3Y*
- 22.11%
- 5Y*
- 15.89%
- 10Y*
- 12.68%
- ALL TIME*
- -3.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
AMSC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 1991, AMSC's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.96% | 8.89% | 3.90% | 58.17% | -4.86% | -18.51% | -29.25% | 2.05% | |||||
| 2025 | 6.66% | -13.55% | -20.12% | 9.43% | 42.37% | 29.83% | 54.95% | -12.23% | 19.02% | -0.27% | -47.51% | -7.43% | 16.85% |
| 2024 | -1.26% | 22.27% | 0.45% | -8.59% | 55.30% | 21.95% | 3.29% | -16.31% | 16.72% | 3.90% | 38.91% | -27.69% | 121.10% |
| 2023 | 47.55% | -1.29% | -8.40% | -17.52% | 15.80% | 33.48% | 61.02% | -8.23% | -18.38% | -17.02% | 51.00% | 17.76% | 202.72% |
| 2022 | -24.63% | 3.54% | -10.37% | -29.96% | 0.19% | -3.00% | 18.53% | -13.03% | -17.98% | 3.20% | -16.81% | -2.13% | -66.18% |
| 2021 | 5.55% | -3.76% | -20.30% | -13.13% | -9.11% | 16.17% | -19.21% | 6.05% | -2.15% | 26.06% | -30.36% | -15.00% | -53.54% |
Benchmark Metrics
American Superconductor Corporation has an annualized alpha of 10.94%, 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 177.70% 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.
- Alpha
- 10.94%
- Beta
- 1.51
- R²
- 0.13
- Upside Capture
- 144.52%
- Downside Capture
- 177.70%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AMSC ranks 18 for risk / return — above 18% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below most peers; review the five component ranks for context.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) 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.
| AMSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.45 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.94 | 1.25 | -0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.79 | 2.00 | -2.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.21 | 8.49 | -9.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 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 95.76%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-99.57%Aug 2017 | 17y 5mo | — | 26y 5moFeb 2000 - now | — |
-75.96%Oct 1998 | 4y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 5y 9moMar 1994 - Dec 1999 | — |
-64.15%Apr 1992 | 2mo 5d | 1y 17d | 1y 2moFeb 1992 - May 1993 | — |
-23.37%Jan 2000 | 7d | 16d | 23dJan 2000 - Feb 2000 | — |
-18.92%Jul 1993 | 1mo 27d | 4mo 12d | 6mo 9dMay 1993 - Nov 1993 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| AMSC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.57% | -56.78% | -42.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -61.08% | -9.10% | -51.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -61.08% | -18.90% | -42.18% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -82.94% | -25.43% | -57.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -89.06% | -33.92% | -55.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -95.76% | -1.58% | -94.18% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -75.83% | -10.70% | -65.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 40.10% | 2.14% | +37.96% |
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 American Superconductor 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 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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for AMSC, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, AMSC has a P/E ratio of 9.9. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for AMSC compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. AMSC currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for AMSC relative to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, AMSC has a P/S ratio of 4.4. 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 AMSC in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. Currently, AMSC has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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