- ISIN
- US6932821050
- CUSIP
- 693282105
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application
- IPO Date
- Jul 31, 2001
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.72B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.70B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.18
- PE Ratio
- 228.35
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $231.38M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $167.77M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $23.76M
- Year Range
- $18.12 - $71.69
- Target Price
- $48.00
- ROA (TTM)
- 1.67%
- ROE (TTM)
- 2.56%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 612K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $33.61M
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Performance
PDFS Performance Chart
PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) is up 44.3% since the beginning of the year. At $41 per share, PDFS is trading 42.6% below its 52-week high of $72. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PDFS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,201.
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Returns By Period
PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) has returned 44.30% so far this year and 69.91% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PDFS has returned 9.57% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.90% annually.
PDF Solutions, Inc.
- 1D
- -7.67%
- 1M
- -37.55%
- 6M
- 19.47%
- YTD
- 44.30%
- 1Y
- 69.91%
- 3Y*
- -3.67%
- 5Y*
- 17.09%
- 10Y*
- 9.57%
- ALL TIME*
- 4.19%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.52%
- 1M
- -1.67%
- 6M
- 4.85%
- YTD
- 6.88%
- 1Y
- 14.84%
- 3Y*
- 16.88%
- 5Y*
- 10.73%
- 10Y*
- 12.90%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.04%
PDFS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2001, PDFS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.64% | 6.06% | -3.17% | 31.00% | 13.96% | 44.97% | -41.84% | 44.30% | |||||
| 2025 | 2.88% | -19.17% | -15.14% | -3.98% | -3.54% | 20.79% | 3.98% | -8.01% | 26.26% | 12.82% | -6.97% | 5.28% | 5.35% |
| 2024 | -2.92% | 8.94% | -0.94% | -10.66% | 16.42% | 3.88% | -3.55% | -10.09% | 0.41% | -10.61% | 11.58% | -14.30% | -15.74% |
| 2023 | 11.43% | 17.81% | 13.25% | -14.98% | 17.20% | 6.75% | 1.97% | -20.98% | -10.84% | -18.12% | 13.04% | 7.17% | 12.69% |
| 2022 | -6.48% | -7.97% | 1.86% | -16.58% | 2.80% | -10.00% | 25.43% | -2.22% | -7.01% | -3.87% | 33.04% | -9.09% | -10.29% |
| 2021 | -10.56% | -4.97% | -3.16% | -0.28% | -1.64% | 4.24% | 2.92% | 20.36% | 2.31% | 2.13% | 27.20% | 6.21% | 47.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
PDF Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.16%, beta of 1.03, and R2 of 0.14 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2001.
- This stock captured 180.21% of S&P 500 Index gains and 165.19% 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.
- Alpha
- 9.16%
- Beta
- 1.03
- R²
- 0.14
- Upside Capture
- 180.21%
- Downside Capture
- 165.19%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PDFS ranks 78 for risk / return — above 78% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for PDF Solutions, Inc. (PDFS) 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.
| PDFS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.21 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.68 | 1.64 | +0.04 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.02 | 6.95 | -0.93 |
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 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 41.84%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-95.46%Mar 2009 | 7y 2mo | 4y 5mo | 11y 7moDec 2001 - Aug 2013 | Financial crisis2007–2009 |
-70.73%Oct 2018 | 4y 9mo | 3y 18d | 7y 9moJan 2014 - Nov 2021 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-65.53%Apr 2025 | 1y 9mo | 1y 28d | 2y 10moJul 2023 - May 2026 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-41.84%Jul 2026 | 28d | — | 29dJul 2026 - now | — |
-41.41%Jun 2022 | 7mo 8d | 7mo 19d | 1y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2023 | Bear market2022 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PDFS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -95.46% | -56.78% | -38.68% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -41.84% | -9.10% | -32.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -64.32% | -18.90% | -45.42% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -65.53% | -25.43% | -40.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.00% | -33.92% | -34.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -41.84% | -3.86% | -37.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -43.90% | -10.70% | -33.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.26% | 2.14% | +10.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PDFS, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PDFS has a P/E ratio of 228.3. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PDFS relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PDFS has a P/S ratio of 7.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PDFS in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PDFS has a P/B value of 5.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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