Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN)

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Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN) is down 15.9% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, HDSN is trading 45.2% below its 52-week high of $11. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HDSN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,800.

Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN) has returned -15.91% so far this year and -25.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HDSN has returned 5.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 1994, HDSN's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jan 1995 with a return of +100.0%, while the worst month was May 2018 at -49.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HDSN closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 4, 2005 with a return of +150.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 12, 2018 at -40.3%.

Hudson Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 42.20%, beta of 0.47, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 02, 1994.

• This stock participated in 50.35% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 24.98% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.47 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.

HDSN ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

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 Hudson Technologies, 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 Hudson Technologies, Inc. was 98.81%, occurring on Aug 23, 2019. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Hudson Technologies, Inc. drawdown is 77.96%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Hudson Technologies, 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 Hudson Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.