Netlist, Inc. (NLST)

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Netlist, Inc. (NLST) is up 220.6% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, NLST is trading 28.2% below its 52-week high of $4. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NLST shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,333.

Netlist, Inc. (NLST) has returned 220.62% so far this year and 197.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, NLST has returned 9.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.54% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 11, 2006, NLST's average daily return is +0.24%, while the average monthly return is +6.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.

Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Nov 2009 with a return of +787.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -60.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, NLST closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 10, 2018 with a return of +166.0%, while the worst single day was Nov 15, 2017 at -53.5%.

Netlist, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 69.17%, beta of 0.64, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 11, 2006.

• This stock participated in 168.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 121.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.64 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.

NLST ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

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 Netlist, 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 Netlist, Inc. was 99.17%, occurring on Aug 14, 2018. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Netlist, Inc. drawdown is 77.02%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Netlist, 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 Netlist, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.