The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX)

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

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) has returned -18.37% so far this year and -29.03% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DSGX has achieved an annualized return of 13.73%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 27, 1999, DSGX's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +166.7%, while the worst month was Aug 2001 at -56.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DSGX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 8, 1999 with a return of +30.9%, while the worst single day was May 7, 2004 at -39.0%.

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. has an annualized alpha of 15.71%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 28, 1999.

• This stock captured 143.83% of S&P 500 Index gains and 127.42% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.11 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.

DSGX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Descartes Systems Group Inc. (DSGX) 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 The Descartes Systems Group 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 The Descartes Systems Group Inc. was 98.95%, occurring on Jun 18, 2004. Recovery took 4960 trading sessions.

The current The Descartes Systems Group Inc. drawdown is 41.58%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The Descartes Systems Group Inc. 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 The Descartes Systems Group Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.