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U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (GROW)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US9029521005
CUSIP
902952100
IPO Date
Jun 3, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$31.66M
Enterprise Value
$6.62M
EPS (TTM)
$0.01
PE Ratio
327.22
PEG Ratio
0.28
Total Revenue (TTM)
$8.82M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.75M
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.21M
Year Range
$2.02 - $3.65
ROA (TTM)
0.21%
ROE (TTM)
0.22%

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U.S. Global Investors, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in U.S. Global Investors, 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

Returns By Period

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (GROW) has returned 3.72% so far this year and 13.82% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GROW has returned 6.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


U.S. Global Investors, Inc.

1D
-0.40%
1M
-25.35%
YTD
3.72%
6M
-8.27%
1Y
13.82%
3Y*
1.01%
5Y*
-16.64%
10Y*
6.24%

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 Jun 3, 1996, GROW's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.73%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Dec 2002 with a return of +95.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2020 at -35.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, GROW closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 3, 1999 with a return of +78.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 9, 2008 at -25.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202638.18%0.55%-25.35%3.72%
20251.13%-1.32%-6.30%-5.42%3.64%18.56%-7.79%2.21%13.28%-9.19%-1.90%-0.72%2.61%
20243.82%-10.37%6.82%-3.70%-3.10%1.46%1.82%-3.12%1.08%-4.74%-0.10%0.31%-10.45%
20238.58%-9.05%-5.72%2.90%-3.38%16.22%4.51%-5.41%-5.08%-3.25%7.56%-4.17%0.68%
202222.91%4.21%-7.33%1.12%-8.25%-7.97%-5.04%-9.62%-23.92%1.58%-3.20%3.48%-32.67%
20211.87%26.10%-0.07%6.64%-16.34%-0.40%-6.22%9.05%-9.90%7.87%-15.07%-15.26%-18.41%

Benchmark Metrics

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.68%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 04, 1996.

  • This stock participated in 112.45% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 91.23% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.04 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
23.68%
Beta
0.80
0.04
Upside Capture
91.23%
Downside Capture
112.45%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GROW ranks 52 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.


GROW Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
GROW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GROW Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
GROW Omega Ratio Rank: 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
GROW Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
GROW Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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 U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (GROW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GROWBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.37

0.90

-0.52

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.79

1.39

-0.60

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.43

1.40

-0.97

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.47

6.61

-5.13

Explore GROW risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. provided a 3.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.09 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%$0.00$0.02$0.04$0.06$0.08$0.1020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.09$0.10$0.07$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.05

Dividend yield

3.63%3.73%3.69%3.19%3.37%1.55%0.55%2.08%2.73%0.77%2.21%4.49%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for U.S. Global Investors, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02
2025$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.09
2024$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.09
2023$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.09
2022$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.10
2021$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.07

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.63%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

U.S. Global Investors, Inc. has a payout ratio of 1,197.96%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

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 U.S. Global Investors, 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 U.S. Global Investors, Inc. was 96.74%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current U.S. Global Investors, Inc. drawdown is 88.88%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.74%Dec 29, 20063330Mar 24, 2020
-74.56%Jun 6, 19961173Jan 29, 2001699Nov 11, 20031872
-47.42%Apr 5, 200442Jun 3, 2004182Feb 23, 2005224
-38.82%Feb 7, 200630Mar 21, 200627Apr 28, 200657
-32.99%May 11, 200650Jul 21, 200631Sep 5, 200681

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 U.S. Global Investors, 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 U.S. Global Investors, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management 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 GROW, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GROW has a P/E ratio of 327.2. 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.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GROW compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. GROW currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GROW relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GROW has a P/S ratio of 3.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GROW in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GROW has a P/B value of 0.7. 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