Highlights
- Market Cap
- $755.17K
- Enterprise Value
- $12.42M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$10.90
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $54.23K
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$163.06K
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$11.27M
- Year Range
- $0.34 - $17.80
- ROA (TTM)
- -90.94%
- ROE (TTM)
- -806.53%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in HCW Biologics 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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Returns By Period
HCW Biologics Inc. (HCWB) has returned -62.91% so far this year and -96.81% over the past 12 months.
HCW Biologics Inc.
- 1D
- -0.25%
- 1M
- -33.41%
- YTD
- -62.91%
- 6M
- -90.27%
- 1Y
- -96.81%
- 3Y*
- -81.41%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2021, HCWB's average daily return is -0.11%, while the average monthly return is -7.85%.
Historically, 37% of months were positive and 63% were negative. The best month was Jun 2023 with a return of +49.7%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -54.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HCWB closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 18, 2024 with a return of +320.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2026 at -29.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14.36% | -51.30% | -33.41% | -62.91% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -37.64% | 36.66% | -25.80% | -28.57% | -4.09% | -48.71% | 6.94% | 34.91% | -35.31% | 4.59% | -45.22% | -54.22% | -94.56% |
| 2024 | -6.12% | 27.83% | 19.05% | -20.00% | -22.14% | -40.64% | -6.69% | -23.64% | 17.01% | -20.10% | 9.51% | -5.49% | -63.58% |
| 2023 | 1.32% | -7.22% | -22.17% | 1.98% | 1.49% | 49.66% | -5.99% | -11.27% | 4.97% | -11.58% | -35.71% | 13.43% | -36.02% |
| 2022 | -7.76% | 2.34% | 24.66% | -14.29% | -11.11% | 5.77% | 8.64% | 7.39% | -10.78% | -2.18% | -5.77% | -9.29% | -17.47% |
| 2021 | -21.13% | -20.10% | -19.65% | 40.13% | -35.79% | -19.16% | -63.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
HCW Biologics Inc. has an annualized alpha of -27.58%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 2021.
- This stock participated in 235.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -107.44% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.48 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
- -27.58%
- Beta
- 0.48
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -107.44%
- Downside Capture
- 235.87%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HCWB ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for HCW Biologics Inc. (HCWB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| HCWB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | 0.90 | -1.41 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.17 | 1.39 | -3.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.77 | 1.21 | -0.44 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -1.00 | 1.40 | -2.40 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.39 | 6.61 | -8.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore HCWB risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
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 HCW Biologics 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 HCW Biologics Inc. was 99.86%, occurring on Mar 31, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current HCW Biologics Inc. drawdown is 99.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.86% | Jul 21, 2021 | 1179 | Mar 31, 2026 | — | — | — |
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 HCW Biologics Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how HCW Biologics Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for HCWB relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, HCWB has a P/S ratio of 13.6. 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 HCWB in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, HCWB has a P/B value of 0.3. 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.
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