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NuCana plc (NCNA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US67022C1062
CUSIP
67022C106
IPO Date
Sep 28, 2017

Highlights

Market Cap
$5.18M
Enterprise Value
-$18.34M
EPS (TTM)
-$6.53
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$68.10K
EBITDA (TTM)
-$20.59M
Year Range
$1.33 - $250.00
ROA (TTM)
-98.45%
ROE (TTM)
-120.74%

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NuCana plc

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in NuCana plc, 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

NuCana plc (NCNA) has returned -61.11% so far this year and -99.20% over the past 12 months.


NuCana plc

1D
4.48%
1M
-35.19%
YTD
-61.11%
6M
-69.83%
1Y
-99.20%
3Y*
-93.37%
5Y*
-85.91%
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 Sep 28, 2017, NCNA's average daily return is -0.13%, while the average monthly return is -4.34%.

Historically, 28% of months were positive and 72% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +153.8%, while the worst month was May 2025 at -94.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 11 months.

On a daily basis, NCNA closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 19, 2024 with a return of +177.1%, while the worst single day was May 8, 2025 at -65.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-30.28%-13.94%-35.19%-61.11%
2025-14.29%-4.90%-10.02%-32.40%-94.02%62.61%-25.26%-62.82%45.45%-13.58%6.73%-15.89%-98.49%
20241.39%6.70%-18.75%-39.08%-8.84%-29.36%42.75%0.55%-37.16%-29.57%-19.75%-8.46%-83.91%
2023128.79%-3.97%-33.79%-11.57%-1.71%-5.33%-3.80%-5.26%-15.28%-19.67%-15.71%-28.38%-55.18%
202219.75%-5.26%-63.00%-29.63%-16.37%23.32%153.79%-21.20%-27.93%-4.31%-14.61%-22.71%-72.27%
202128.73%-8.65%-5.49%-13.03%-29.49%-9.48%-23.47%25.47%-3.01%-6.20%12.81%-12.82%-46.99%

Benchmark Metrics

NuCana plc has an annualized alpha of -36.60%, beta of 1.02, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2017.

  • This stock participated in 194.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -127.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.02 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
-36.60%
Beta
1.02
0.02
Upside Capture
-127.76%
Downside Capture
194.69%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NCNA ranks 12 for risk / return — in the bottom 12% 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.


NCNA Risk / Return Rank: 1212
Overall Rank
NCNA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2323
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NCNA Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
Sortino Ratio Rank
NCNA Omega Ratio Rank: 88
Omega Ratio Rank
NCNA Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
Calmar Ratio Rank
NCNA Martin Ratio Rank: 2121
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 NuCana plc (NCNA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NCNABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.39

0.90

-1.28

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.14

1.39

-2.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.84

1.21

-0.37

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-1.00

1.40

-2.40

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.08

6.61

-7.68

Explore NCNA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


NuCana plc 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 NuCana plc. 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 NuCana plc was 100.00%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current NuCana plc drawdown is 100.00%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-100%Jun 7, 20181963Mar 30, 2026
-46.58%Oct 5, 201759Dec 28, 201714Jan 19, 201873
-38.3%Jan 29, 201838Mar 22, 201812Apr 10, 201850
-25.39%Apr 11, 201821May 9, 201819Jun 6, 201840
-1.74%Oct 2, 20171Oct 2, 20171Oct 3, 20172

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 NuCana plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how NuCana plc 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.


PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NCNA in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, NCNA has a P/B value of 0.2. 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.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items