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FP Newspapers Inc (FP.V)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
CA3025862010
CUSIP
302586201
Industry
Publishing

Highlights

Market Cap
CA$4.56M
EPS (TTM)
CA$0.20
PE Ratio
3.34
Year Range
CA$0.50 - CA$1.20
ROA (TTM)
17.33%
ROE (TTM)
19.36%

Share Price Chart


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FP Newspapers Inc

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in FP Newspapers 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

Different Benchmark Currency

FP.V is traded in CAD, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

FP Newspapers Inc (FP.V) has returned -9.59% so far this year and 32.00% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FP.V has returned 3.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.91% annually.


FP Newspapers Inc

1D
-4.35%
1M
-20.48%
YTD
-9.59%
6M
-18.52%
1Y
32.00%
3Y*
-6.21%
5Y*
-3.77%
10Y*
3.02%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.80%
1M
-3.22%
YTD
-3.34%
6M
-2.48%
1Y
12.46%
3Y*
17.80%
5Y*
12.48%
10Y*
12.91%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 28, 2002, FP.V's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +0.86%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2019 with a return of +93.4%, while the worst month was Aug 2015 at -68.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.

On a daily basis, FP.V closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 27, 2017 with a return of +63.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 16, 2016 at -41.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20268.22%5.06%-20.48%-9.59%
20250.00%16.67%-10.71%22.00%-0.00%3.28%7.94%8.82%9.46%-3.70%-0.00%-6.41%52.08%
202410.17%-4.62%-14.52%-11.32%17.02%0.00%-9.09%-0.00%-0.00%-4.00%-2.08%2.13%-18.64%
202314.47%-2.30%-5.88%-6.25%14.67%-1.16%-4.71%-1.23%-10.00%-5.56%-4.41%-9.23%-22.37%
2022-0.00%-9.42%4.00%-3.85%6.40%-8.27%-2.46%-5.04%5.31%-22.69%-13.04%-5.00%-44.93%
2021-3.23%28.33%3.90%7.50%8.14%54.84%-16.67%19.17%-2.80%-2.88%3.70%-1.43%122.58%

Benchmark Metrics

FP Newspapers Inc has an annualized alpha of 51.63%, beta of 0.16, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 29, 2002.

  • This stock tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -1.84%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-16.00%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
  • Beta of 0.16 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 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 0.00 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
51.63%
Beta
0.16
0.00
Upside Capture
-16.00%
Downside Capture
-1.84%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FP.V ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


FP.V Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
FP.V Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6262
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FP.V Sortino Ratio Rank: 6363
Sortino Ratio Rank
FP.V Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
FP.V Calmar Ratio Rank: 7171
Calmar Ratio Rank
FP.V Martin Ratio Rank: 7474
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 FP Newspapers Inc (FP.V) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FP.VBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.60

0.69

-0.09

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.33

1.06

+0.27

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.26

1.17

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.55

1.14

+0.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.34

4.22

+0.12

Explore FP.V risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

FP Newspapers Inc provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CA$0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%CA$0.00CA$0.05CA$0.10CA$0.1520152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
DividendCA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.16

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%28.57%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for FP Newspapers Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2025CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2024CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2023CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2022CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00
2021CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00CA$0.00

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 FP Newspapers 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 FP Newspapers Inc was 98.38%, occurring on Dec 16, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current FP Newspapers Inc drawdown is 85.79%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.38%Nov 6, 2013680Dec 16, 2016
-75.15%Apr 29, 2008207Mar 18, 20091118Sep 16, 20131325
-26.61%Mar 4, 2005401Nov 2, 200691Mar 16, 2007492
-11.69%Oct 7, 200239Dec 5, 2002105May 29, 2003144
-10.4%Apr 7, 200424May 12, 200429Jul 5, 200453

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 FP Newspapers 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 FP Newspapers Inc 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 FP.V, comparing it with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, FP.V has a P/E ratio of 3.3. 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.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FP.V in comparison with other companies in the Publishing industry. Currently, FP.V has a P/B value of 0.6. 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