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ePlus inc. (PLUS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US2942681071
CUSIP
294268107
IPO Date
Nov 14, 1996

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.98B
Enterprise Value
$1.65B
EPS (TTM)
$5.04
PE Ratio
14.94
PEG Ratio
1.30
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.74B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$609.96M
EBITDA (TTM)
$206.37M
Year Range
$53.83 - $93.98
ROA (TTM)
7.25%
ROE (TTM)
12.49%

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ePlus inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

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

ePlus inc. (PLUS) has returned -13.92% so far this year and 24.46% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PLUS has achieved an annualized return of 14.06%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


ePlus inc.

1D
2.21%
1M
-6.71%
YTD
-13.92%
6M
6.60%
1Y
24.46%
3Y*
15.70%
5Y*
8.87%
10Y*
14.06%

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 Nov 15, 1996, PLUS's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.81%. At this rate, your 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-2.16%-5.70%-6.71%-13.92%
20258.15%-19.42%-5.20%2.18%14.45%1.02%-10.15%12.10%-1.88%3.03%22.81%-2.12%19.45%
2024-5.39%9.07%-4.67%-2.11%-2.65%-1.55%24.76%4.40%2.48%-9.55%-9.09%-8.63%-7.46%
202312.42%8.82%-9.47%-11.22%13.44%13.99%0.09%17.80%-4.31%-1.61%1.57%25.77%80.31%
2022-14.68%2.02%19.53%0.75%0.46%-6.38%4.61%-15.21%-11.84%17.28%1.93%-10.83%-17.82%
2021-4.45%12.52%5.37%0.72%-5.77%-8.33%6.66%17.05%-5.18%7.76%-4.59%2.15%22.52%

Benchmark Metrics

ePlus inc. has an annualized alpha of 21.63%, 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 130.18% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.86% 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.

Alpha
21.63%
Beta
0.63
0.05
Upside Capture
130.18%
Downside Capture
105.86%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PLUS ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


PLUS Risk / Return Rank: 6464
Overall Rank
PLUS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6666
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PLUS Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
PLUS Omega Ratio Rank: 5959
Omega Ratio Rank
PLUS Calmar Ratio Rank: 6464
Calmar Ratio Rank
PLUS Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
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 ePlus inc. (PLUS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PLUSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.72

0.90

-0.17

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.44

1.39

+0.05

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.10

1.40

-0.30

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.00

6.61

-3.61

Explore PLUS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

ePlus inc. provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.


0.57%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.502025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend$0.75$0.50

Dividend yield

1.00%0.57%

Monthly Dividends

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.25
2025$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.50

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

ePlus inc. has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

ePlus inc. has a payout ratio of 9.89%, which is below the market average. This means ePlus inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 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 25.29%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-91.83%Jan 4, 2000656Aug 15, 20022740Jul 5, 20133396
-57.97%May 4, 1998115Oct 14, 1998282Nov 26, 1999397
-56.46%Aug 8, 2018405Mar 18, 2020245Mar 9, 2021650
-46.13%Oct 15, 2024120Apr 8, 2025
-36.51%Nov 11, 2021219Sep 26, 2022217Aug 8, 2023436

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 ePlus 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 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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PLUS, comparing it with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PLUS has a P/E ratio of 14.9. 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 PLUS compared to other companies in the Software - Application industry. PLUS currently has a PEG ratio of 1.3. 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 PLUS relative to other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PLUS has a P/S ratio of 1.1. 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 PLUS in comparison with other companies in the Software - Application industry. Currently, PLUS has a P/B value of 1.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

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