DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC)

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DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) is down 2.3% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, DLHC is trading 31.9% below its 52-week high of $8. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DLHC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $480.

DLH Holdings Corp. (DLHC) has returned -2.30% so far this year and 1.28% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DLHC has returned 0.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, DLHC's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +1.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was May 2008 with a return of +215.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -39.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, DLHC closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was May 19, 2008 with a return of +197.1%, while the worst single day was Jul 31, 2002 at -36.9%.

DLH Holdings Corp. has an annualized alpha of 32.25%, beta of 0.43, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 1995.

• This stock participated in 127.10% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.43 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.

DLHC ranks 42 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 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 DLH Holdings Corp.. 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 DLH Holdings Corp. was 98.48%, occurring on Feb 8, 2011. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current DLH Holdings Corp. drawdown is 76.74%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of DLH Holdings Corp. 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 DLH Holdings Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Business Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.