American Resources Corporation (AREC)

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American Resources Corporation (AREC) is down 14.9% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, AREC is trading 70.3% below its 52-week high of $7. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AREC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $824.

American Resources Corporation (AREC) has returned -14.92% so far this year and 123.45% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2017, AREC's average daily return is +1.38%, while the average monthly return is +32.64%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.2 years.

Historically, 43% of months were positive and 57% were negative. The best month was Mar 2018 with a return of +2,640.0%, while the worst month was Aug 2019 at -75.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, AREC closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 1, 2018 with a return of +2,100.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 15, 2019 at -64.1%.

American Resources Corporation has an annualized alpha of 2906.48%, beta of 0.28, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 2017.

• This stock captured 84.63% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -168.66%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.28 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 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 0.00 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.

AREC ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% 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 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 Resources 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 Resources Corporation was 97.12%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current American Resources Corporation drawdown is 84.93%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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