Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK)

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Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) is up 1.5% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, LSAK is trading 12.6% below its 52-week high of $6. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LSAK shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $910.

Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) has returned 1.47% so far this year and 14.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, LSAK has returned -7.70% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 19, 1999, LSAK's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.8 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%.

Lesaka Technologies Inc has an annualized alpha of 16.34%, 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 61.96% 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.

LSAK 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lesaka Technologies Inc (LSAK) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

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 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 92.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.