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AMCON Distributing Company (DIT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US02341Q2057
CUSIP
02341Q205
IPO Date
Aug 4, 1995

Highlights

Market Cap
$55.62M
Enterprise Value
$275.83M
EPS (TTM)
$1.64
PE Ratio
54.85
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.25B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$186.87M
EBITDA (TTM)
$19.17M
Year Range
$63.28 - $90.00
ROA (TTM)
0.27%
ROE (TTM)
0.89%

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AMCON Distributing Company

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AMCON Distributing Company, 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

AMCON Distributing Company (DIT) has returned 22.03% so far this year and 16.10% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DIT has returned 7.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


AMCON Distributing Company

1D
0.00%
1M
21.60%
YTD
22.03%
6M
19.35%
1Y
16.10%
3Y*
-6.19%
5Y*
4.75%
10Y*
7.07%

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 Aug 4, 1995, DIT's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 1998 with a return of +82.5%, while the worst month was Jan 2006 at -27.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, DIT closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 23, 1997 with a return of +59.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 7, 1996 at -28.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-2.11%2.52%21.60%22.03%
2025-0.51%3.65%-11.13%2.54%-6.06%-2.41%-0.10%9.27%-5.19%0.82%-1.29%-1.73%-12.81%
20240.60%1.41%-7.29%-14.77%-10.63%0.33%-1.03%3.30%1.06%-17.19%11.85%-4.21%-33.74%
2023-2.49%-7.14%2.00%10.78%18.77%-7.52%5.42%0.07%-3.74%-4.85%-10.15%10.83%8.14%
2022-21.53%4.17%-4.67%7.82%-6.44%4.15%15.05%4.06%7.70%-10.95%-14.36%16.20%-6.44%
2021-5.84%2.70%-0.12%27.24%-10.46%17.32%10.70%-5.50%-6.89%-10.92%28.28%20.67%73.39%

Benchmark Metrics

AMCON Distributing Company has an annualized alpha of 24.31%, beta of 0.23, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 07, 1995.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (54.43%) than losses (47.45%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.23 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 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 0.01 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
24.31%
Beta
0.23
0.01
Upside Capture
54.43%
Downside Capture
47.45%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DIT ranks 54 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.


DIT Risk / Return Rank: 5454
Overall Rank
DIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
DIT Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
DIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 5656
Calmar Ratio Rank
DIT Martin Ratio Rank: 5757
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 AMCON Distributing Company (DIT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DITBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.39

0.90

-0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.88

1.39

-0.50

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.67

1.40

-0.73

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.62

6.61

-4.99

Explore DIT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

AMCON Distributing Company provided a 0.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.67$0.67$0.85$0.48$3.81$3.81$4.00$0.67$0.67$0.67$0.67$0.48

Dividend yield

0.74%0.90%1.00%0.37%3.16%2.87%5.04%1.39%1.00%1.02%0.87%0.90%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AMCON Distributing Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.12
2025$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.19$0.67
2024$0.19$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.19$0.85
2023$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.48
2022$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$3.33$3.81
2021$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.00$0.12$3.33$3.81

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

AMCON Distributing Company has a dividend yield of 0.74%, 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

AMCON Distributing Company has a payout ratio of 63.79%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that AMCON Distributing Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

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 AMCON Distributing Company. 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 AMCON Distributing Company was 82.64%, occurring on Jun 27, 2006. Recovery took 772 trading sessions.

The current AMCON Distributing Company drawdown is 43.37%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-82.64%Jul 1, 19991758Jun 27, 2006772Jul 22, 20092530
-60.52%Aug 16, 1995291Oct 8, 1996306Dec 23, 1997597
-59.52%Aug 8, 2023465Jun 13, 2025
-54.98%Jan 13, 2017840May 15, 2020158Dec 30, 2020998
-38.83%May 6, 1998109Oct 8, 1998148May 12, 1999257

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 AMCON Distributing Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how AMCON Distributing Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Food 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 DIT, comparing it with other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, DIT has a P/E ratio of 54.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DIT relative to other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, DIT has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for DIT in comparison with other companies in the Food Distribution industry. Currently, DIT has a P/B value of 0.5. 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



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