PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in PDF Solutions, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) has returned 14.65% so far this year and 71.17% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PDFS has returned 9.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2001, PDFS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +62.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -42.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PDFS closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 8, 2015 with a return of +29.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 8, 2008 at -28.7%.

PDF Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.16%, beta of 1.01, and R² of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2001.

• This stock captured 174.27% of S&P 500 Index gains and 163.72% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• 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.

PDFS ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 PDF Solutions, 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 PDF Solutions, Inc. was 95.46%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 1113 trading sessions.

The current PDF Solutions, Inc. drawdown is 31.28%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of PDF Solutions, 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 PDF Solutions, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.