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Meta Financial Group, Inc. (CASH)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US59100U1088
CUSIP
59100U108
IPO Date
Sep 21, 1993

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.00B
Enterprise Value
$1.67B
EPS (TTM)
$8.38
PE Ratio
10.64
PEG Ratio
0.67
Total Revenue (TTM)
$603.12M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$502.75M
EBITDA (TTM)
$231.69M
Year Range
$64.45 - $96.06
Target Price
$82.00
ROA (TTM)
2.53%
ROE (TTM)
22.35%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Meta Financial Group, 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Meta Financial Group, Inc. (CASH) has returned 25.75% so far this year and 22.63% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, CASH has achieved an annualized return of 20.20%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Meta Financial Group, Inc.

1D
1.56%
1M
-1.66%
YTD
25.75%
6M
20.72%
1Y
22.63%
3Y*
29.49%
5Y*
14.42%
10Y*
20.20%

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 21, 1993, CASH's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 2020 with a return of +52.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2010 at -60.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, CASH closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 11, 2008 with a return of +36.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 14, 2010 at -37.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202627.17%0.55%-1.66%25.75%
20258.36%-2.78%-5.82%8.80%-1.66%1.44%-4.42%5.08%-6.81%-8.04%5.64%-1.18%-3.25%
2024-2.17%-1.82%-0.61%-0.22%5.84%6.21%19.39%1.90%-4.01%7.20%18.54%-12.23%39.47%
202315.26%2.80%-18.58%7.33%-1.32%5.61%12.08%-5.18%-6.36%-1.74%9.49%6.84%23.45%
2022-0.34%-6.84%-0.75%-20.52%-4.77%-6.86%-12.80%-2.25%0.16%27.52%3.57%-0.99%-27.48%
20215.66%14.65%2.41%8.72%7.61%-4.40%-1.84%-1.03%6.80%5.64%7.81%-0.10%63.82%

Benchmark Metrics

Meta Financial Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.39%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 22, 1993.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (81.65%) than losses (57.57%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.49 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.05 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 0.05 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
17.39%
Beta
0.49
0.05
Upside Capture
81.65%
Downside Capture
57.57%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CASH ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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.


CASH Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
CASH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6868
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CASH Sortino Ratio Rank: 6262
Sortino Ratio Rank
CASH Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
CASH Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
CASH Martin Ratio Rank: 6363
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 Meta Financial Group, Inc. (CASH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CASHBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.79

0.90

-0.10

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.30

1.39

-0.09

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.11

1.40

-0.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.40

6.61

-4.21

Explore CASH risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Meta Financial Group, Inc. provided a 0.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.


0.20%0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.19$0.17$0.17$0.17

Dividend yield

0.22%0.28%0.27%0.38%0.46%0.34%0.55%0.55%0.96%0.56%0.51%1.13%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Meta Financial Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.05
2025$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2024$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2023$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2022$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20
2021$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.20

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Meta Financial Group, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.22%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Meta Financial Group, Inc. has a payout ratio of 2.45%, which is below the market average. This means Meta Financial Group, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 Meta Financial 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 Meta Financial Group, Inc. was 83.66%, occurring on Mar 10, 2009. Recovery took 1133 trading sessions.

The current Meta Financial Group, Inc. drawdown is 6.72%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-83.66%Dec 26, 2007303Mar 10, 20091133Sep 9, 20131436
-64.9%Feb 14, 202062May 13, 2020164Jan 6, 2021226
-61.47%Apr 14, 1998552Jun 19, 2000801Aug 28, 20031353
-52.81%Feb 1, 2018287Mar 25, 2019219Feb 5, 2020506
-50.84%Nov 16, 2021217Sep 27, 2022456Jul 23, 2024673

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 Meta Financial Group, Inc. 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 Meta Financial Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional 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 CASH, comparing it with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CASH has a P/E ratio of 10.6. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for CASH compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. CASH currently has a PEG ratio of 0.7. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CASH relative to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CASH has a P/S ratio of 3.4. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CASH in comparison with other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. Currently, CASH has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items