- ISIN
- US03837J1016
- CUSIP
- 03837J101
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Waste Management
- IPO Date
- Jul 31, 2015
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $8.99M
- Enterprise Value
- $4.98M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$6.69
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$1.41M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$15.25M
- Year Range
- $2.47 - $39.40
- ROA (TTM)
- -126.72%
- ROE (TTM)
- -167.84%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 34K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $92.88K
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Performance
AQMS Performance Chart
Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) is down 47.3% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, AQMS is trading 93.6% below its 52-week high of $39. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AQMS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $5.
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Returns By Period
Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) has returned -47.29% so far this year and -35.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AQMS has returned -47.93% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% annually.
Aqua Metals, Inc.
- 1D
- -11.54%
- 1M
- -12.46%
- 6M
- -46.96%
- YTD
- -47.29%
- 1Y
- -35.08%
- 3Y*
- -78.87%
- 5Y*
- -64.71%
- 10Y*
- -47.93%
- ALL TIME*
- -43.30%
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%
AQMS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2015, AQMS's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is -1.61%.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +130.8%, while the worst month was Dec 2019 at -44.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, AQMS closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2025 with a return of +198.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2025 at -52.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.62% | 2.73% | -12.65% | 19.86% | -17.74% | -31.52% | -12.46% | -47.29% | |||||
| 2025 | -30.16% | 11.93% | -5.08% | -28.34% | -40.40% | -39.27% | -21.40% | 0.21% | 67.54% | 26.87% | -0.25% | -40.74% | -80.95% |
| 2024 | -18.21% | -22.94% | 12.32% | -12.83% | -15.57% | -19.19% | -2.97% | -28.99% | -15.19% | -19.25% | -20.86% | 5.44% | -83.42% |
| 2023 | -1.60% | -4.07% | -15.25% | 15.00% | -10.43% | 13.59% | 16.24% | -19.12% | 2.73% | -27.20% | 5.88% | -12.74% | -39.20% |
| 2022 | -16.26% | 3.88% | 41.12% | -36.36% | -11.55% | -4.75% | 6.60% | 6.05% | -17.48% | 10.59% | -11.16% | 68.46% | 1.63% |
| 2021 | 89.33% | -16.55% | -14.56% | -26.67% | -4.71% | 6.01% | -23.00% | 3.03% | -13.03% | -15.94% | -9.77% | -21.66% | -59.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aqua Metals, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -13.52%, beta of 1.29, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2015.
- This stock participated in 153.24% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -71.20% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.04 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
- -13.52%
- Beta
- 1.29
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- -71.20%
- Downside Capture
- 153.24%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AQMS ranks 51 for risk / return — above 51% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is near the middle of the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) 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.
| AQMS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.25 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.37 | 2.00 | -2.37 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.46 | 8.49 | -8.95 |
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 Aqua Metals, 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 Aqua Metals, Inc. was 99.94%, occurring on Jul 31, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Aqua Metals, Inc. drawdown is 99.94%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-99.94%Jul 2026 | 9y 4mo | — | 9y 4moMar 2017 - now | — |
-36.69%Aug 2016 | 2mo 2d | 3mo 22d | 5mo 24dJun 2016 - Nov 2016 | — |
-30.62%Jan 2016 | 5mo 24d | 1mo 17d | 7mo 11dJul 2015 - Mar 2016 | — |
-21.82%Feb 2017 | 1mo 10d | 3d | 1mo 13dDec 2016 - Feb 2017 | — |
-16.32%May 2016 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dApr 2016 - May 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| AQMS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.94% | -56.78% | -43.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -91.46% | -9.10% | -82.36% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -99.00% | -18.90% | -80.10% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -99.49% | -25.43% | -74.06% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -99.94% | -33.92% | -66.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.94% | -1.58% | -98.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -80.06% | -10.70% | -69.36% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 74.01% | 2.14% | +71.87% |
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 Aqua Metals, Inc. 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 Aqua Metals, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Waste Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for AQMS in comparison with other companies in the Waste Management industry. Currently, AQMS has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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