- ISIN
- US70451A1043
- CUSIP
- 70451A104
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- IPO Date
- Apr 2, 1998
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $454.00M
- Enterprise Value
- $440.25M
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.17
- PE Ratio
- 43.31
- PEG Ratio
- 0.37
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $91.47M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $46.93M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $22.09M
- Year Range
- $3.08 - $8.88
- Target Price
- $9.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.33%
- ROE (TTM)
- 18.91%
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Performance
PAYS Performance Chart
PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) is up 44.5% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, PAYS is trading 16.2% below its 52-week high of $9. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PAYS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,347.
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Returns By Period
PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) has returned 44.47% so far this year and 26.10% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PAYS has achieved an annualized return of 44.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
PaySign, Inc.
- 1D
- 1.36%
- 1M
- 10.71%
- YTD
- 44.47%
- 6M
- 42.26%
- 1Y
- 26.10%
- 3Y*
- 44.22%
- 5Y*
- 18.60%
- 10Y*
- 44.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
PAYS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 10, 2007, PAYS's average daily return is +0.40%, while the average monthly return is +7.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.8 years.
Historically, 42% of months were positive and 58% were negative. The best month was Aug 2010 with a return of +395.2%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -81.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, PAYS closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 5, 2010 with a return of +200.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 2009 at -73.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -19.03% | -14.87% | 66.20% | 11.19% | 10.82% | 2.34% | 44.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | -11.92% | -0.38% | -20.00% | 13.21% | 85.42% | 61.80% | 3.33% | -30.38% | 21.43% | -17.89% | 0.87% | -1.15% | 70.53% |
| 2024 | 9.64% | -0.33% | 19.61% | 25.68% | -1.52% | -4.86% | 23.67% | -11.07% | -22.57% | -1.63% | -6.09% | -10.91% | 7.86% |
| 2023 | 34.50% | 11.82% | -6.44% | -2.20% | -32.39% | 2.08% | -21.63% | 17.19% | -13.33% | -5.64% | 27.72% | 19.15% | 8.53% |
| 2022 | 38.75% | -2.25% | -9.22% | -5.08% | -18.18% | -0.65% | 26.32% | 60.42% | -23.05% | 3.38% | 21.63% | -13.42% | 61.25% |
| 2021 | 0.86% | -3.21% | -3.53% | -12.59% | -13.35% | -3.93% | -16.35% | -6.39% | 8.43% | -6.67% | -28.17% | -11.60% | -65.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
PaySign, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 159.18%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 10, 2007.
- This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (68.69%) than losses (40.19%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.60 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.
- Alpha
- 159.18%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 68.69%
- Downside Capture
- 40.19%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PAYS ranks 55 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PAYS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.32 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.42 | 2.46 | -2.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.70 | 10.92 | -10.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 PaySign, 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 PaySign, Inc. was 98.95%, occurring on Jan 30, 2009. Recovery took 2288 trading sessions.
The current PaySign, Inc. drawdown is 58.55%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -98.95%Jan 2009 | 10mo 16d | 9y 1mo | 9y 11moMar 2008 - Mar 2018 |
Bear market2022 | -93.09%May 2022 | 2y 9mo | — | 6y 11moJul 2019 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -42.86%Mar 2008 | 1mo 25d | 1d | 1mo 26dJan 2008 - Mar 2008 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -35.71%Oct 2007 | 0s | 9d | 9dOct 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -35.35%Dec 2018 | 3mo 9d | 1mo 12d | 4mo 21dSep 2018 - Feb 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PAYS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.95% | -56.78% | -42.17% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -62.85% | -9.10% | -53.75% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.60% | -18.90% | -45.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -64.60% | -25.43% | -39.17% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -93.09% | -33.92% | -59.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -58.55% | -3.21% | -55.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -69.36% | -10.71% | -58.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 37.27% | 2.04% | +35.23% |
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 PaySign, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how PaySign, 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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PAYS, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PAYS has a P/E ratio of 43.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PAYS compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. PAYS currently has a PEG ratio of 0.4. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PAYS relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PAYS has a P/S ratio of 4.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PAYS in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, PAYS has a P/B value of 8.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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