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Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2339121046
CUSIP
233912104
Industry
Publishing
IPO Date
Feb 25, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$664.53M
Enterprise Value
$647.97M
EPS (TTM)
$67.70
PE Ratio
7.12
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$89.53M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$35.22M
EBITDA (TTM)
$136.85M
Year Range
$348.63 - $674.75
ROA (TTM)
17.61%
ROE (TTM)
24.34%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

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

Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) has returned -1.02% so far this year and 21.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DJCO has returned 9.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Daily Journal Corporation

1D
-1.63%
1M
-5.33%
YTD
-1.02%
6M
3.70%
1Y
21.28%
3Y*
19.18%
5Y*
8.30%
10Y*
9.70%

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 Feb 25, 1992, DJCO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2020 with a return of +49.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2015 at -28.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, DJCO closed higher 30% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 4, 2008 with a return of +51.4%, while the worst single day was Apr 3, 2008 at -21.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202620.33%-13.11%-5.33%-1.02%
2025-27.80%-4.10%1.13%-4.71%11.20%0.19%-5.37%16.92%-0.44%-12.92%13.17%6.31%-14.20%
2024-5.72%5.36%6.81%-7.30%13.07%4.08%18.03%6.77%-1.41%-1.04%16.39%0.62%66.65%
202322.15%-0.76%-6.16%-4.14%7.92%-1.87%0.08%1.82%-0.27%-1.06%11.93%4.68%36.05%
2022-9.18%-0.19%-3.52%-17.58%7.26%-6.17%4.44%-3.37%-1.84%4.63%2.52%-8.91%-29.78%
2021-17.33%2.49%-7.55%-3.56%4.69%5.95%-1.62%2.10%-5.77%7.13%6.15%-2.08%-11.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Daily Journal Corporation has an annualized alpha of 18.51%, beta of 0.34, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 26, 1992.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (86.43%) than losses (63.96%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.34 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.

Alpha
18.51%
Beta
0.34
0.02
Upside Capture
86.43%
Downside Capture
63.96%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DJCO ranks 55 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.


DJCO Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
DJCO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DJCO Sortino Ratio Rank: 5252
Sortino Ratio Rank
DJCO Omega Ratio Rank: 5151
Omega Ratio Rank
DJCO Calmar Ratio Rank: 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
DJCO Martin Ratio Rank: 5959
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 Daily Journal Corporation (DJCO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DJCOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.41

0.90

-0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.88

1.39

-0.51

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.75

1.40

-0.65

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.82

6.61

-4.79

Explore DJCO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Daily Journal 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 Daily Journal 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 Daily Journal Corporation was 53.80%, occurring on Jul 26, 2002. Recovery took 862 trading sessions.

The current Daily Journal Corporation drawdown is 27.44%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-53.8%Dec 5, 19951672Jul 26, 2002862Dec 27, 20052534
-41.58%Jan 4, 2021436Sep 26, 2022443Jul 2, 2024879
-38.01%Nov 12, 2024100Apr 8, 2025190Jan 9, 2026290
-37.98%Apr 7, 2008174Dec 10, 2008128Jun 16, 2009302
-33.14%Jan 2, 2015278Feb 9, 2016210Dec 7, 2016488

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 Daily Journal Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Daily Journal Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Publishing 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 DJCO, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, DJCO has a P/E ratio of 7.1. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for DJCO compared to other companies in the Publishing industry. DJCO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for DJCO relative to other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, DJCO has a P/S ratio of 7.4. 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 DJCO in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, DJCO has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

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