Data I/O Corporation (DAIO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Data I/O Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) has returned -20.19% so far this year and 3.27% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DAIO has returned 0.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, DAIO's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +74.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2000 at -44.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, DAIO closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2005 with a return of +57.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 21, 2002 at -35.1%.

Data I/O Corporation has an annualized alpha of 22.74%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock participated in 108.71% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 66.65% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.50 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.02 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 0.02 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.

DAIO ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Data I/O Corporation (DAIO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 Data I/O 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 Data I/O Corporation was 95.67%, occurring on Aug 5, 2002. Recovery took 3837 trading sessions.

The current Data I/O Corporation drawdown is 84.13%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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