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Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US74587B1017
CUSIP
74587B101
IPO Date
May 18, 2016

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.46B
Enterprise Value
$1.38B
EPS (TTM)
-$1.08
Gross Profit (TTM)
-$539.00K
EBITDA (TTM)
-$74.85M
Year Range
$12.56 - $26.30
Target Price
$30.00
ROA (TTM)
-76.99%
ROE (TTM)
-90.24%

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Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

Often compared with PLSE:
PLSE vs. SGOV

Performance

Performance Chart

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

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE) has returned 57.25% so far this year and 34.18% over the past 12 months.


Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

1D
9.98%
1M
15.27%
YTD
57.25%
6M
21.98%
1Y
34.18%
3Y*
85.91%
5Y*
-1.80%
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 18, 2016, PLSE's average daily return is +0.23%, while the average monthly return is +4.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.3 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Feb 2017 with a return of +105.2%, while the worst month was Feb 2022 at -58.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, PLSE closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +51.6%, while the worst single day was Feb 8, 2022 at -34.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.73%35.43%15.27%57.25%
202520.22%-12.52%-12.12%5.78%1.67%-12.80%-0.46%3.46%13.90%-4.35%-19.14%0.29%-21.14%
2024-27.45%11.26%-11.84%-15.38%56.72%-3.12%33.69%24.60%-5.90%-0.63%22.78%-18.64%42.24%
202313.00%-12.78%23.08%91.67%-3.73%15.97%9.87%-40.38%-14.44%12.16%99.78%35.55%341.88%
2022-17.89%-58.22%-4.33%-48.56%-10.80%-31.39%1.96%-18.59%81.10%-8.26%-5.21%38.50%-81.30%
202143.13%-14.35%-19.04%-18.67%-6.33%-9.09%25.00%26.34%-16.60%-2.36%-3.75%-27.04%-37.93%

Benchmark Metrics

Pulse Biosciences, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 51.08%, beta of 1.20, and R² of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2016.

  • This stock captured 191.30% of S&P 500 Index gains and 154.37% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.06 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
51.08%
Beta
1.20
0.06
Upside Capture
191.30%
Downside Capture
154.37%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PLSE ranks 60 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.


PLSE Risk / Return Rank: 6060
Overall Rank
PLSE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PLSE Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
PLSE Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
PLSE Calmar Ratio Rank: 5959
Calmar Ratio Rank
PLSE Martin Ratio Rank: 5656
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 Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (PLSE) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PLSEBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.43

0.90

-0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.41

1.39

+0.02

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.82

1.40

-0.58

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.50

6.61

-5.11

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Dividends

Dividend History


Pulse Biosciences, 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 Pulse Biosciences, 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 Pulse Biosciences, Inc. was 97.22%, occurring on Aug 30, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Pulse Biosciences, Inc. drawdown is 51.23%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.22%Feb 9, 2021393Aug 30, 2022
-86.09%Jun 20, 2017689Mar 16, 2020225Feb 4, 2021914
-47.35%Mar 29, 20176Apr 5, 201749Jun 15, 201755
-18.97%Sep 14, 201663Dec 12, 201613Dec 30, 201676
-10.88%Feb 24, 20173Feb 28, 20174Mar 6, 20177

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Pulse Biosciences, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PLSE in comparison with other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, PLSE has a P/B value of 18.0. 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.

Income Statement



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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