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Dropbox, Inc. (DBX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US26210C1045
CUSIP
26210C104
IPO Date
Mar 23, 2018

Highlights

Market Cap
$5.78B
Enterprise Value
$7.25B
EPS (TTM)
$1.92
PE Ratio
11.86
PEG Ratio
0.46
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.52B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$2.02B
EBITDA (TTM)
$828.20M
Year Range
$22.00 - $32.40
Target Price
$31.00
ROA (TTM)
17.87%
ROE (TTM)
-28.29%

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Performance

Performance Chart

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

Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) has returned -18.27% so far this year and -14.94% over the past 12 months.


Dropbox, Inc.

1D
0.71%
1M
-9.08%
YTD
-18.27%
6M
-24.79%
1Y
-14.94%
3Y*
1.67%
5Y*
-3.67%
10Y*

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 23, 2018, DBX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 38.5 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jan 2019 with a return of +21.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2024 at -24.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, DBX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 21, 2020 with a return of +20.0%, while the worst single day was Feb 16, 2024 at -22.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-8.35%-1.92%-9.08%-18.27%
20257.02%-19.19%2.81%6.89%1.09%-0.90%-5.00%6.96%3.96%-4.01%3.03%-6.96%-7.46%
20247.46%-24.40%1.46%-4.69%-2.72%-0.27%6.45%5.10%1.15%1.65%7.00%8.60%1.90%
20233.80%-12.18%5.98%-5.92%13.18%15.86%1.05%3.12%-2.02%-3.42%7.15%4.61%31.72%
20220.86%-8.32%2.47%-6.45%-4.18%0.72%8.34%-5.94%-3.13%4.97%8.32%-5.01%-8.80%
20211.98%-0.38%18.25%-3.60%6.42%10.82%3.89%0.70%-7.85%4.35%-19.29%-0.28%10.59%

Benchmark Metrics

Dropbox, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -8.11%, beta of 0.97, and R² of 0.24 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 2018.

  • This stock participated in 115.51% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 58.95% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.24 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
-8.11%
Beta
0.97
0.24
Upside Capture
58.95%
Downside Capture
115.51%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DBX ranks 19 for risk / return — in the bottom 19% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


DBX Risk / Return Rank: 1919
Overall Rank
DBX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1717
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DBX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1717
Sortino Ratio Rank
DBX Omega Ratio Rank: 1818
Omega Ratio Rank
DBX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2626
Calmar Ratio Rank
DBX Martin Ratio Rank: 1818
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 Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DBXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.53

0.90

-1.43

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.62

1.39

-2.00

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.93

1.21

-0.28

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.46

1.40

-1.86

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.19

6.61

-7.79

Explore DBX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Dropbox, Inc. 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 Dropbox, 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 Dropbox, Inc. was 62.64%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Dropbox, Inc. drawdown is 45.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.64%Jun 19, 2018436Mar 12, 2020
-13.92%Apr 13, 20189Apr 25, 201835Jun 14, 201844
-4.59%Apr 4, 20184Apr 9, 20182Apr 11, 20186
-3.97%Apr 2, 20181Apr 2, 20181Apr 3, 20182
-1.81%Mar 27, 20181Mar 27, 20181Mar 28, 20182

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 Dropbox, 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 Dropbox, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure 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 DBX, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, DBX has a P/E ratio of 11.9. 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 DBX compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. DBX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. 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 DBX relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, DBX has a P/S ratio of 2.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



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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