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ASGN Incorporated (ASGN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US00191U1025
CUSIP
00191U102
IPO Date
Sep 22, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.65B
Enterprise Value
$2.72B
EPS (TTM)
$2.61
PE Ratio
14.84
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.98B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.15B
EBITDA (TTM)
$386.10M
Year Range
$34.59 - $62.76
Target Price
$54.60
ROA (TTM)
3.08%
ROE (TTM)
6.29%

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ASGN Incorporated

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Performance

Performance Chart

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

ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) has returned -19.64% so far this year and -38.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASGN has returned 0.48% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


ASGN Incorporated

1D
1.23%
1M
-9.77%
YTD
-19.64%
6M
-18.25%
1Y
-38.58%
3Y*
-22.35%
5Y*
-17.05%
10Y*
0.48%

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 Sep 23, 1992, ASGN's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.63%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +52.1%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -55.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ASGN closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2009 with a return of +47.1%, while the worst single day was Jul 16, 2002 at -38.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.14%-17.64%-9.77%-19.64%
20255.84%-23.61%-6.47%-20.06%4.82%-5.45%0.42%8.20%-12.72%-5.47%0.56%7.02%-42.20%
2024-3.48%7.00%5.48%-7.93%-2.63%-6.11%7.37%1.57%-3.05%-1.21%-0.60%-8.97%-13.34%
202311.62%-2.36%-6.90%-13.40%-8.60%15.59%0.91%7.65%-0.58%2.18%6.93%7.77%18.03%
2022-6.91%-3.55%5.34%-2.79%-16.06%-5.23%14.97%-6.80%-6.55%-6.19%6.86%-10.07%-33.97%
2021-0.74%12.13%2.66%10.21%-1.99%-5.98%4.33%10.94%0.85%5.76%1.69%1.41%47.73%

Benchmark Metrics

ASGN Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 11.41%, beta of 1.17, and R² of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 1992.

  • This stock captured 171.65% of S&P 500 Index gains and 151.42% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.17 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
11.41%
Beta
1.17
0.17
Upside Capture
171.65%
Downside Capture
151.42%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ASGN ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


ASGN Risk / Return Rank: 88
Overall Rank
ASGN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ASGN Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
Sortino Ratio Rank
ASGN Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
ASGN Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
Calmar Ratio Rank
ASGN Martin Ratio Rank: 77
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 ASGN Incorporated (ASGN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ASGNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.85

0.90

-1.74

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.12

1.39

-2.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.86

1.21

-0.35

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.86

1.40

-2.26

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.56

6.61

-8.17

Explore ASGN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


ASGN Incorporated 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 ASGN Incorporated. 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 ASGN Incorporated was 95.98%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 1165 trading sessions.

The current ASGN Incorporated drawdown is 70.51%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.98%Jun 29, 20002182Mar 5, 20091165Oct 18, 20133347
-73.05%Jan 5, 20221054Mar 19, 2026
-66.63%Aug 3, 2018420Apr 3, 2020215Feb 10, 2021635
-44%Jan 26, 199954Apr 13, 1999226Mar 3, 2000280
-42.39%Jun 12, 1996205Apr 3, 199779Jul 25, 1997284

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how ASGN Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services 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 ASGN, comparing it with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ASGN has a P/E ratio of 14.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ASGN relative to other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ASGN has a P/S ratio of 0.4. 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 ASGN in comparison with other companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry. Currently, ASGN has a P/B value of 0.9. 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



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EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

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Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items