Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.11
- PE Ratio
- 47.32
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $3.62B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $145.99M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $362.88M
- Year Range
- $3.39 - $5.54
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.05%
- ROE (TTM)
- 0.12%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Lesaka Technologies 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
Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) has returned 6.71% so far this year and 6.71% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSAK has returned -5.65% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.
Lesaka Technologies Inc
- 1D
- 3.25%
- 1M
- 8.99%
- YTD
- 6.71%
- 6M
- 22.65%
- 1Y
- 6.71%
- 3Y*
- 1.97%
- 5Y*
- -2.07%
- 10Y*
- -5.65%
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 Apr 19, 1999, LSAK's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.24%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Oct 2003 with a return of +183.8%, while the worst month was Jun 2004 at -80.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.
On a daily basis, LSAK closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 18, 2000 with a return of +66.7%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 2012 at -58.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -2.31% | 0.21% | 8.99% | 6.71% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -5.50% | -4.66% | -2.85% | -2.94% | -8.42% | 5.90% | 0.22% | 4.67% | -11.89% | 3.61% | -13.72% | 28.57% | -12.48% |
| 2024 | 4.32% | 5.33% | 5.34% | 18.13% | 0.68% | 4.93% | 3.31% | -3.00% | 6.61% | 9.40% | -1.28% | 0.93% | 68.21% |
| 2023 | -6.59% | 12.47% | 0.42% | -24.79% | 5.54% | -0.00% | -1.31% | 4.79% | -1.02% | 4.62% | -12.75% | -8.99% | -28.79% |
| 2022 | -9.21% | 6.00% | 14.65% | -15.84% | 5.67% | -1.53% | 7.59% | -4.16% | -33.58% | 13.07% | 2.01% | 12.07% | -14.47% |
| 2021 | -0.20% | 8.76% | 4.87% | 0.54% | -11.55% | -5.42% | -8.28% | 2.55% | 4.97% | 20.22% | -17.53% | 15.40% | 8.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
Lesaka Technologies Inc has an annualized alpha of 17.08%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 20, 1999.
- This stock participated in 122.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.54% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 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 0.03 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
- 17.08%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.03
- Upside Capture
- 64.54%
- Downside Capture
- 122.70%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LSAK ranks 42 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| LSAK | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.16 | 0.90 | -0.73 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.54 | 1.39 | -0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.07 | 1.21 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.02 | 1.40 | -1.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.03 | 6.61 | -6.58 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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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 Lesaka 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 Lesaka Technologies Inc was 95.39%, occurring on Apr 3, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Lesaka Technologies Inc drawdown is 91.64%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -95.39% | Jun 14, 2004 | 3981 | Apr 3, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -91.32% | Jan 25, 2000 | 444 | Oct 31, 2001 | 574 | Feb 12, 2004 | 1018 |
| -76.19% | Apr 20, 1999 | 156 | Nov 29, 1999 | 32 | Jan 13, 2000 | 188 |
| -30.5% | Mar 8, 2004 | 18 | Mar 31, 2004 | 33 | May 18, 2004 | 51 |
| -12% | May 24, 2004 | 3 | May 26, 2004 | 7 | Jun 7, 2004 | 10 |
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 Lesaka Technologies 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 Lesaka Technologies Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure 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 LSAK, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, LSAK has a P/E ratio of 47.3. 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.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for LSAK relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, LSAK has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
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