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Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6915431026
CUSIP
691543102
IPO Date
Jan 20, 2011

Highlights

Market Cap
$851.11M
Enterprise Value
$1.33B
EPS (TTM)
$2.17
PE Ratio
4.50
Total Revenue (TTM)
$810.81M
EBITDA (TTM)
$271.23M
Year Range
$8.01 - $24.90
ROA (TTM)
7.14%
ROE (TTM)
10.15%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Oxford Lane Capital Corp., 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

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) has returned -25.18% so far this year and -42.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, OXLC has returned 4.54% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Oxford Lane Capital Corp.

1D
3.93%
1M
22.30%
YTD
-25.18%
6M
-29.75%
1Y
-42.43%
3Y*
-8.55%
5Y*
-3.66%
10Y*
4.54%

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 Jan 21, 2011, OXLC's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jun 2020 with a return of +25.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -47.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, OXLC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +53.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -48.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-14.93%-28.08%22.30%-25.18%
20252.38%0.98%-4.93%0.50%-0.78%-5.34%-13.36%8.14%-7.36%-5.61%-1.07%0.56%-24.38%
20245.30%0.95%1.38%-0.19%11.06%0.73%3.87%-1.57%-0.56%2.12%1.70%-1.93%24.58%
202316.72%-2.38%-5.73%0.86%-1.47%-2.71%12.92%-4.53%0.19%-3.48%4.59%2.89%16.52%
20228.37%-9.91%-0.98%-4.52%-0.16%-14.81%18.86%-8.83%-12.90%4.41%-2.06%0.10%-24.15%
202116.46%1.35%1.85%8.09%4.16%7.58%-2.77%0.09%2.80%11.94%-2.31%0.40%59.91%

Benchmark Metrics

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. has an annualized alpha of 0.04%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 24, 2011.

  • This stock participated in 103.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 65.52% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.14 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
0.04%
Beta
0.81
0.14
Upside Capture
65.52%
Downside Capture
103.30%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

OXLC ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% 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.


OXLC Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
OXLC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
Sharpe Ratio Rank
OXLC Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
OXLC Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
OXLC Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
OXLC Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
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 Oxford Lane Capital Corp. (OXLC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


OXLCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.15

0.90

-2.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.60

1.39

-2.98

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.78

1.21

-0.43

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.73

1.40

-2.13

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.42

6.61

-8.02

Explore OXLC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. provided a 52.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.10 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%30.00%35.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.00$12.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$5.10$5.25$5.10$4.65$4.50$4.05$6.08$8.10$8.10$9.00$12.00$12.00

Dividend yield

52.15%35.86%20.12%18.83%17.75%10.51%22.46%19.85%16.70%17.91%22.84%24.10%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Oxford Lane Capital Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.40$0.40$0.40$1.20
2025$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.40$0.40$0.40$5.25
2024$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$0.45$5.10
2023$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$4.65
2022$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$0.38$4.50
2021$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$0.34$4.05

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. has a dividend yield of 52.15%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Oxford Lane Capital Corp. has a payout ratio of 330.06%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

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 Oxford Lane Capital Corp.. 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 Oxford Lane Capital Corp. was 74.58%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 305 trading sessions.

The current Oxford Lane Capital Corp. drawdown is 46.41%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.58%Jul 25, 2019164Mar 18, 2020305Jun 3, 2021469
-57.17%May 19, 2025206Mar 13, 2026
-57.13%Jun 4, 2015182Feb 23, 2016187Nov 16, 2016369
-36.83%Feb 3, 2022162Sep 26, 2022427Jun 7, 2024589
-33.05%May 12, 2011105Oct 10, 2011270Nov 6, 2012375

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 Oxford Lane Capital Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Oxford Lane Capital Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management 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 OXLC, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, OXLC has a P/E ratio of 4.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for OXLC relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, OXLC has a P/S ratio of 1.0. 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.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for OXLC in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, OXLC has a P/B value of 0.5. 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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Cost Of Revenue

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R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

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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