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PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US69318J1007
CUSIP
69318J100
IPO Date
Mar 4, 1998

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.48B
Enterprise Value
$1.29B
EPS (TTM)
$3.29
PE Ratio
17.77
PEG Ratio
2.95
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.87B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$539.33M
EBITDA (TTM)
$117.58M
Year Range
$54.97 - $71.17
ROA (TTM)
6.20%
ROE (TTM)
9.20%

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PC Connection, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PC Connection, 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

PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) has returned 1.53% so far this year and -5.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CNXN has returned 9.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


PC Connection, Inc.

1D
2.15%
1M
-4.09%
YTD
1.53%
6M
-5.15%
1Y
-5.37%
3Y*
10.00%
5Y*
5.62%
10Y*
9.83%

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 4, 1998, CNXN's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2000 with a return of +69.5%, while the worst month was Jun 2002 at -58.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, CNXN closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 24, 1998 with a return of +58.9%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 1998 at -51.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20261.82%3.96%-4.09%1.53%
20257.15%-13.84%-2.16%-0.61%5.64%0.58%-6.37%4.51%-3.46%-1.65%-4.56%-0.48%-15.82%
2024-4.02%3.05%-0.68%-6.01%9.32%-5.09%11.48%2.26%3.22%-15.62%14.19%-4.56%3.67%
20234.54%-10.50%2.65%-10.43%11.88%0.29%7.34%9.90%0.49%0.37%11.44%12.71%44.26%
20220.51%12.55%7.38%-5.54%-9.66%-1.48%7.67%4.74%-9.24%17.85%4.54%-15.05%9.41%
20214.46%-6.27%0.83%-2.24%7.59%-5.16%2.79%1.79%-9.05%4.59%-2.84%-1.62%-6.33%

Benchmark Metrics

PC Connection, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.05%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 05, 1998.

  • This stock captured 157.39% of S&P 500 Index gains and 143.09% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.12 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
17.05%
Beta
1.10
0.12
Upside Capture
157.39%
Downside Capture
143.09%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CNXN ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% 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.


CNXN Risk / Return Rank: 3030
Overall Rank
CNXN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3131
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CNXN Sortino Ratio Rank: 2626
Sortino Ratio Rank
CNXN Omega Ratio Rank: 2626
Omega Ratio Rank
CNXN Calmar Ratio Rank: 3434
Calmar Ratio Rank
CNXN Martin Ratio Rank: 3535
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 PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CNXNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.21

0.90

-1.10

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.13

1.39

-1.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.99

1.21

-0.23

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.22

1.40

-1.62

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.38

6.61

-6.98

Explore CNXN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

PC Connection, Inc. provided a 1.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.20$1.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.65$0.60$0.40$0.32$0.34$1.32$0.00$0.32$0.32$0.34$0.34$0.40

Dividend yield

1.11%1.04%0.58%0.48%0.72%3.06%0.00%0.64%1.08%1.30%1.21%1.77%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20
2025$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60
2024$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.40
2023$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.32
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.34
2021$0.32$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.00$0.00$1.32

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

PC Connection, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.11%, 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

PC Connection, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.27%, which is below the market average. This means PC Connection, 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 PC Connection, 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 PC Connection, Inc. was 95.90%, occurring on Mar 11, 2009. Recovery took 3689 trading sessions.

The current PC Connection, Inc. drawdown is 22.54%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-95.9%Sep 8, 20002137Mar 11, 20093689Nov 3, 20235826
-73.74%Aug 18, 199837Oct 8, 199855Dec 28, 199892
-56.82%Dec 29, 199858Mar 23, 1999160Nov 8, 1999218
-44.56%Mar 30, 199856Jun 17, 199842Aug 17, 199898
-36.06%Jan 3, 200049Mar 13, 200027Apr 19, 200076

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 PC Connection, 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 PC Connection, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution 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 CNXN, comparing it with other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry. Currently, CNXN has a P/E ratio of 17.8. 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 CNXN compared to other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry. CNXN currently has a PEG ratio of 3.0. 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 CNXN relative to other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry. Currently, CNXN has a P/S ratio of 0.5. 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 CNXN in comparison with other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry. Currently, CNXN has a P/B value of 1.6. 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