Highlights
- Market Cap
- $4.93M
- Enterprise Value
- $2.31M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.63
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $6.10M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $4.72M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$4.10M
- Year Range
- $0.49 - $1.97
- ROA (TTM)
- -42.25%
- ROE (TTM)
- -59.86%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BIO-key International, Inc., 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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Returns By Period
BIO-key International, Inc. (BKYI) has returned -1.67% so far this year and -32.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BKYI has returned -46.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
BIO-key International, Inc.
- 1D
- -11.35%
- 1M
- -18.98%
- YTD
- -1.67%
- 6M
- -26.35%
- 1Y
- -32.81%
- 3Y*
- -65.22%
- 5Y*
- -61.80%
- 10Y*
- -46.83%
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 21, 2002, BKYI's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is -0.29%.
Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Jan 2009 with a return of +131.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2023 at -63.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, BKYI closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 21, 2017 with a return of +404.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 17, 2017 at -80.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34.58% | -9.81% | -18.98% | -1.67% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -21.64% | -24.63% | -21.88% | 1.95% | 4.43% | -2.68% | -5.82% | -2.52% | -4.09% | 8.36% | 3.63% | -33.30% | -68.47% |
| 2024 | -33.33% | 5.00% | 0.00% | -21.43% | 17.79% | -15.62% | -11.58% | -8.28% | -27.86% | 37.57% | -31.82% | 90.00% | -43.00% |
| 2023 | 40.15% | -10.98% | -4.11% | -5.71% | 18.18% | -3.62% | -6.76% | -27.25% | 5.86% | -62.99% | 7.61% | -22.48% | -71.51% |
| 2022 | -0.90% | 0.91% | 8.60% | -11.25% | -12.68% | -4.84% | 1.69% | -5.56% | -10.00% | 1.96% | -40.38% | -37.09% | -73.52% |
| 2021 | 10.23% | 5.15% | -14.46% | -1.15% | 16.81% | -5.71% | -15.79% | -1.25% | 11.39% | -9.94% | -22.40% | -10.16% | -37.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
BIO-key International, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 38.97%, beta of 0.21, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 22, 2002.
- This stock participated in 167.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -6.44% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.21 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.
- Alpha
- 38.97%
- Beta
- 0.21
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -6.44%
- Downside Capture
- 167.31%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BKYI ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BIO-key International, Inc. (BKYI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BKYI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.34 | 0.90 | -1.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.05 | 1.39 | -1.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.21 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.72 | 1.40 | -2.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.41 | 6.61 | -8.02 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore BKYI risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
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 BIO-key International, 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 BIO-key International, Inc. was 99.99%, occurring on Mar 31, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BIO-key International, Inc. drawdown is 99.99%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.99% | Apr 20, 2004 | 5519 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -74.76% | Feb 25, 2002 | 128 | Aug 26, 2002 | 322 | Dec 4, 2003 | 450 |
| -30.56% | Jan 28, 2004 | 30 | Mar 10, 2004 | 11 | Mar 25, 2004 | 41 |
| -22.14% | Dec 15, 2003 | 11 | Dec 30, 2003 | 9 | Jan 13, 2004 | 20 |
| -12.5% | Mar 26, 2004 | 3 | Mar 30, 2004 | 6 | Apr 7, 2004 | 9 |
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 BIO-key International, 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 BIO-key International, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BKYI relative to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, BKYI has a P/S ratio of 0.6. 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 BKYI in comparison with other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, BKYI has a P/B value of 0.6. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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