Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX)

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Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX) is down 7.4% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, AWX is trading 54.1% below its 52-week high of $5. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AWX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $557.

Avalon Holdings Corporation (AWX) has returned -7.43% so far this year and 2.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AWX has returned 1.39% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 23, 1998, AWX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.50%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.6 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jul 2018 with a return of +69.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -49.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, AWX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 14, 2025 with a return of +83.6%, while the worst single day was Jul 30, 2018 at -40.9%.

Avalon Holdings Corporation has an annualized alpha of 14.14%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 1998.

• This stock participated in 111.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.46% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.32 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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.

AWX ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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 Avalon Holdings 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 Avalon Holdings Corporation was 90.93%, occurring on Dec 5, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Avalon Holdings Corporation drawdown is 76.94%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Avalon Holdings 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 Avalon Holdings Corporation 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.