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Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US49372L1008
CUSIP
49372L100
IPO Date
Jun 21, 2018

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$8.43
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$227.00K
EBITDA (TTM)
-$59.69M
Year Range
$3.53 - $7.55
Target Price
$6.00
ROA (TTM)
-80.51%
ROE (TTM)
-88.06%

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Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kezar Life Sciences, 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

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR) has returned 17.97% so far this year and 52.05% over the past 12 months.


Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.

1D
-0.40%
1M
10.75%
YTD
17.97%
6M
90.26%
1Y
52.05%
3Y*
-38.11%
5Y*
-34.12%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 21, 2018, KZR's average daily return is -0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.75%.

Historically, 44% of months were positive and 56% were negative. The best month was Nov 2021 with a return of +73.3%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -57.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, KZR closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 4, 2020 with a return of +73.4%, while the worst single day was May 4, 2022 at -43.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-3.50%10.38%10.75%17.97%
2025-3.57%-11.88%-14.54%-10.25%-4.57%9.57%-6.77%-7.49%-1.27%59.23%-0.16%1.45%-6.40%
20244.44%6.11%-14.13%-8.55%-15.83%-13.54%8.33%-7.60%28.74%-3.65%0.27%-10.04%-29.07%
20231.85%-12.27%-50.24%-22.36%14.40%-11.87%-8.57%-33.48%-20.13%-39.40%16.16%13.11%-86.54%
2022-21.17%12.67%11.92%-28.52%-57.49%63.76%18.14%5.22%-16.25%-12.72%3.93%-9.86%-57.89%
20211.72%3.20%8.76%-2.18%-1.89%-5.07%-10.31%56.47%13.39%-7.41%73.25%20.63%220.31%

Benchmark Metrics

Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -17.52%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 22, 2018.

  • This stock participated in 141.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -26.34% 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
-17.52%
Beta
0.89
0.04
Upside Capture
-26.34%
Downside Capture
141.54%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KZR ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% 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.


KZR Risk / Return Rank: 7474
Overall Rank
KZR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KZR Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
KZR Omega Ratio Rank: 7878
Omega Ratio Rank
KZR Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
KZR 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 Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. (KZR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KZRBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.74

0.90

-0.15

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.11

1.39

+0.72

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

1.21

+0.06

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.92

1.40

+0.52

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.35

6.61

-2.26

Explore KZR risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 Kezar Life Sciences, 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 Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. was 98.91%, occurring on Sep 29, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. drawdown is 97.74%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.91%Dec 14, 20181706Sep 29, 2025
-12.87%Jun 25, 201824Jul 27, 201828Sep 6, 201852
-10.75%Oct 23, 201811Nov 6, 20184Nov 12, 201815
-9.94%Dec 3, 20185Dec 10, 20183Dec 13, 20188
-9.16%Nov 13, 20185Nov 19, 20187Nov 29, 201812

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 Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kezar Life Sciences, 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.


Income Statement



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