ePlus inc. (PLUS)

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ePlus inc. (PLUS) is down 8.0% since the beginning of the year. At $80 per share, PLUS is trading 14.5% below its 52-week high of $94. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLUS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,765.

ePlus inc. (PLUS) has returned -8.04% so far this year and 12.39% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, PLUS has posted an annualized return of 13.91%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.66%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 15, 1996, PLUS's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +159.0%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -32.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PLUS closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 3, 2000 with a return of +90.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 14, 2000 at -29.3%.

ePlus inc. has an annualized alpha of 21.43%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 18, 1996.

• This stock captured 128.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.12% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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.

PLUS ranks 53 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.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ePlus inc. (PLUS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

ePlus inc. provided a 0.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ePlus inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 ePlus 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 ePlus inc. was 91.83%, occurring on Aug 15, 2002. Recovery took 2740 trading sessions.

The current ePlus inc. drawdown is 20.18%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ePlus 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 ePlus 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.