- ISIN
- US04530L2034
- CUSIP
- 04530L203
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Education & Training Services
- IPO Date
- Nov 26, 2012
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $12.04M
- Enterprise Value
- $38.93M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.16
- PE Ratio
- 1.93
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $44.62M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $31.78M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $10.08M
- Year Range
- $0.05 - $0.41
- Target Price
- $3.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 9.20%
- ROE (TTM)
- 18.29%
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Performance
ASPU Performance Chart
Aspen Group, Inc. (ASPU) is up 78.4% since the beginning of the year. At $0 per share, ASPU is trading 26.8% below its 52-week high of $0. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ASPU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $43.
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Returns By Period
Aspen Group, Inc. (ASPU) has returned 78.36% so far this year and 180.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASPU has returned -16.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Aspen Group, Inc.
- 1D
- -6.25%
- 1M
- -11.82%
- YTD
- 78.36%
- 6M
- 166.43%
- 1Y
- 180.37%
- 3Y*
- 23.31%
- 5Y*
- -46.74%
- 10Y*
- -16.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ASPU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 26, 2012, ASPU's average daily return is +0.61%, while the average monthly return is +5.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +672.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2024 at -95.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, ASPU closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 20, 2024 with a return of +700.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 2024 at -99.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -13.44% | 2.34% | 86.24% | -3.79% | 38.59% | -18.92% | 78.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.51% | -11.97% | 12.93% | -11.45% | -0.53% | -53.08% | -8.57% | 13.17% | 71.61% | -29.22% | 47.76% | 29.38% | 4.15% |
| 2024 | 5.88% | 11.11% | 30.00% | -0.12% | -21.37% | -2.06% | -0.50% | -39.70% | -95.83% | 100.00% | 109.00% | 672.73% | -5.00% |
| 2023 | -8.15% | -42.30% | -68.31% | 88.24% | 48.98% | 2.74% | 13.33% | -25.88% | 42.78% | -22.18% | 21.43% | 0.00% | -45.16% |
| 2022 | -5.08% | -45.09% | 31.71% | -46.31% | 21.88% | -7.55% | 8.19% | -24.36% | -52.36% | 4.68% | -5.30% | -18.16% | -86.86% |
| 2021 | -15.05% | -6.08% | -32.43% | -20.50% | 22.01% | 12.03% | 1.07% | -12.75% | -3.13% | -14.72% | -35.16% | -23.38% | -78.80% |
Benchmark Metrics
Aspen Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 320.73%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 26, 2012.
- This stock participated in 64.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -48.19% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- 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.
- Alpha
- 320.73%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -48.19%
- Downside Capture
- 64.35%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ASPU ranks 82 for risk / return — in the top 82% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aspen Group, Inc. (ASPU) 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.
| ASPU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.84 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.48 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.53 | 2.78 | +0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.95 | 12.44 | -5.49 |
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 Aspen Group, 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 Aspen Group, Inc. was 100.00%, occurring on Sep 17, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Aspen Group, Inc. drawdown is 97.69%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 bear market2024 | -100.00%Sep 2024 | 4y 18d | — | 5y 9moAug 2020 - now |
2014 bear market2014 | -86.75%Apr 2014 | 1y 4mo | 5y 9mo | 7y 2moNov 2012 - Feb 2020 |
COVID crash2020 | -49.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 21dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2020 correction2020 | -19.87%Jun 2020 | 20d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 29dJun 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2020 pullback2020 | -8.91%Aug 2020 | 2d | 5d | 7dAug 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ASPU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -100.00% | -56.78% | -43.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -51.46% | -9.10% | -42.36% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -99.89% | -18.90% | -80.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -100.00% | -25.43% | -74.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -100.00% | -33.92% | -66.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -97.69% | -1.80% | -95.89% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -66.40% | -10.71% | -55.69% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 26.77% | 2.03% | +24.74% |
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 Aspen Group, 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 Aspen Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Education & Training 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 ASPU, comparing it with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, ASPU has a P/E ratio of 1.9. 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.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ASPU relative to other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, ASPU has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ASPU in comparison with other companies in the Education & Training Services industry. Currently, ASPU has a P/B value of 0.4. 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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