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NextCure, Inc. (NXTC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US65343E1082
CUSIP
65343E108
IPO Date
May 9, 2019

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$22.97
EBITDA (TTM)
-$57.50M
Year Range
$2.69 - $15.74
Target Price
$15.00
ROA (TTM)
-115.60%
ROE (TTM)
-166.02%

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NextCure, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

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

NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) has returned -24.74% so far this year and 85.30% over the past 12 months.


NextCure, Inc.

1D
7.88%
1M
-16.04%
YTD
-24.74%
6M
82.25%
1Y
85.30%
3Y*
-15.59%
5Y*
-38.46%
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 May 9, 2019, NXTC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.90%.

Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Oct 2025 with a return of +115.0%, while the worst month was Jul 2020 at -58.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, NXTC closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 5, 2019 with a return of +248.9%, while the worst single day was Jul 13, 2020 at -54.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-23.54%17.24%-16.04%-24.74%
20254.38%-3.21%-38.34%-3.10%5.80%-6.58%-10.14%1.41%16.50%115.02%11.83%0.71%53.37%
20247.02%41.80%28.90%-45.74%27.27%3.25%1.89%-9.26%-6.80%-3.28%-11.70%-34.10%-32.37%
202318.44%-7.19%-4.52%2.03%13.91%4.65%-4.44%-15.12%-11.64%-20.16%14.56%-3.39%-19.15%
2022-7.17%-12.03%-0.82%-14.40%-6.25%20.51%-8.51%-4.65%-32.93%-9.09%-43.60%0.00%-76.50%
20216.33%-1.98%-11.88%-12.39%-10.49%2.29%-13.70%9.96%-11.55%21.96%-23.97%-4.00%-44.95%

Benchmark Metrics

NextCure, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -4.50%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 10, 2019.

  • This stock participated in 183.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 0.28% 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
-4.50%
Beta
0.87
0.02
Upside Capture
0.28%
Downside Capture
183.89%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

NXTC ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.


NXTC Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
NXTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6868
Sharpe Ratio Rank
NXTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
NXTC Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
NXTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
NXTC Martin Ratio Rank: 6868
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 NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


NXTCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.81

0.90

-0.09

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.77

1.39

+0.39

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.79

1.40

+0.39

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.23

6.61

-3.37

Explore NXTC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


NextCure, 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 NextCure, 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 NextCure, Inc. was 99.71%, occurring on Apr 10, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current NextCure, Inc. drawdown is 99.03%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.71%Nov 6, 20191364Apr 10, 2025
-39.9%Sep 6, 201940Oct 31, 20193Nov 5, 201943
-31.4%May 21, 201927Jun 27, 201922Jul 30, 201949
-6.78%Aug 14, 20191Aug 14, 20193Aug 19, 20194
-6.68%Aug 8, 20191Aug 8, 20193Aug 13, 20194

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


Annual
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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how NextCure, 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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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

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items