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CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1508376076
CUSIP
150837607
IPO Date
Jan 1, 1987

Highlights

Market Cap
$25.73M
Enterprise Value
$5.37B
EPS (TTM)
-$2.73
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$2.89M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$14.97M
Year Range
$1.98 - $13.48
ROA (TTM)
-0.08%
ROE (TTM)
-0.16%

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CEL-SCI Corporation

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in CEL-SCI Corporation, 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

CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) has returned -38.97% so far this year and -53.56% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CVM has returned -38.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


CEL-SCI Corporation

1D
4.56%
1M
-24.65%
YTD
-38.97%
6M
-65.11%
1Y
-53.56%
3Y*
-64.14%
5Y*
-63.48%
10Y*
-38.24%

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 Oct 10, 1991, CVM's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 36% of months were positive and 64% were negative. The best month was Jul 2025 with a return of +257.2%, while the worst month was May 2025 at -75.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 14 months.

On a daily basis, CVM closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 4, 2006 with a return of +111.0%, while the worst single day was May 22, 2025 at -45.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.27%-26.55%-24.65%-38.97%
2025-2.73%-15.17%-30.18%25.87%-75.86%9.05%257.21%27.51%-11.79%-22.93%8.18%-31.42%-56.16%
20245.51%-27.53%-8.17%-23.56%-17.12%-4.13%-2.59%-4.42%-1.85%-16.06%-25.83%-39.41%-85.30%
202311.49%-6.11%-5.69%-9.05%13.74%0.42%-34.02%-12.58%-10.07%30.40%38.04%20.89%15.74%
2022-14.93%-4.30%-32.01%-27.23%27.62%23.29%-14.89%2.87%-21.57%12.30%-14.41%-20.88%-66.90%
2021113.98%-28.86%-14.31%58.65%-10.86%-59.65%-7.49%44.21%-5.09%1.91%-8.30%-30.87%-39.11%

Benchmark Metrics

CEL-SCI Corporation has an annualized alpha of 13.42%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 11, 1991.

  • This stock participated in 181.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 26.33% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.02 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
13.42%
Beta
0.72
0.02
Upside Capture
26.33%
Downside Capture
181.84%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CVM ranks 24 for risk / return — below 24% 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.


CVM Risk / Return Rank: 2424
Overall Rank
CVM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2222
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CVM Sortino Ratio Rank: 3232
Sortino Ratio Rank
CVM Omega Ratio Rank: 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
CVM Calmar Ratio Rank: 1616
Calmar Ratio Rank
CVM Martin Ratio Rank: 2020
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 CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CVMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.41

0.90

-1.30

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.14

1.39

-1.25

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.02

1.21

-0.19

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.72

1.40

-2.11

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.11

6.61

-7.72

Explore CVM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


CEL-SCI Corporation doesn't pay dividends

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 CEL-SCI 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 CEL-SCI Corporation was 100.00%, occurring on May 30, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current CEL-SCI Corporation drawdown is 100.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Nov 8, 19918449May 30, 2025
-17.35%Oct 17, 19914Oct 22, 19917Oct 31, 199111

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 CEL-SCI Corporation 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 CEL-SCI 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.


PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CVM in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, CVM has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

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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