Cerus Corporation (CERS)

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Cerus Corporation (CERS) is up 26.2% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, CERS is trading 17.5% below its 52-week high of $3. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CERS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $456.

Cerus Corporation (CERS) has returned 26.21% so far this year and 94.03% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CERS has returned -8.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 31, 1997, CERS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +72.1%, while the worst month was Jan 2003 at -61.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CERS closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 19, 2009 with a return of +60.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 31, 2003 at -41.6%.

Cerus Corporation has an annualized alpha of 7.84%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 31, 1997.

• This stock participated in 154.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 107.52% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.09 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.

CERS ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% 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.

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 Cerus 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 Cerus Corporation was 99.28%, occurring on Dec 16, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Cerus Corporation drawdown is 96.77%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Cerus 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 Cerus Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.