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ISIN
US44891N2080
CUSIP
44891N208
IPO Date
May 28, 1992

Highlights

Year Range
$29.56 - $46.33

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People Incorporated

Performance

PPLI Performance Chart

People Incorporated (PPLI) is up 6.7% since the beginning of the year. At $42 per share, PPLI is trading 10.0% below its 52-week high of $46. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PPLI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $405.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

People Incorporated (PPLI) has returned 6.65% so far this year and 14.97% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PPLI has achieved an annualized return of 17.91%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.33% per year.


People Incorporated

1D
-4.25%
1M
-1.30%
YTD
6.65%
6M
13.44%
1Y
14.97%
3Y*
1.29%
5Y*
-16.55%
10Y*
17.91%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
-2.64%
1M
0.25%
YTD
7.86%
6M
7.47%
1Y
24.32%
3Y*
19.90%
5Y*
11.79%
10Y*
13.33%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PPLI Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 19, 1993, PPLI's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.29%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Aug 1995 with a return of +110.5%, while the worst month was Mar 1993 at -40.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, PPLI closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 25, 1995 with a return of +52.9%, while the worst single day was Sep 17, 2001 at -20.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.50%3.71%4.46%11.32%0.74%-7.11%6.65%
2025-1.88%9.19%-0.61%13.08%2.92%3.84%5.25%-6.82%-6.96%-5.43%8.85%11.49%34.76%
2024-4.14%13.12%-6.09%-10.84%4.69%-5.90%12.72%-0.06%1.97%-10.91%-1.29%-8.85%-17.64%
202327.25%-8.07%-0.65%0.33%7.86%12.46%10.83%-20.50%-8.93%-15.56%12.41%9.51%17.97%
20224.46%-15.95%-12.62%-17.35%2.92%-10.94%-9.83%-6.18%-13.83%-12.10%6.59%-14.43%-66.03%
202110.88%16.61%-11.65%17.18%-5.44%-3.32%-10.95%-3.82%-1.33%16.95%-12.29%-2.20%3.75%

Benchmark Metrics

People Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 19.80%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 20, 1993.

  • This stock captured 141.53% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.44% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
  • R2 of 0.17 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
19.80%
Beta
1.07
0.17
Upside Capture
141.53%
Downside Capture
93.44%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PPLI ranks 55 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.


PPLI Risk / Return Rank: 5555
Overall Rank
PPLI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PPLI Sortino Ratio Rank: 5050
Sortino Ratio Rank
PPLI Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
PPLI Calmar Ratio Rank: 5757
Calmar Ratio Rank
PPLI 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 People Incorporated (PPLI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.


PPLIBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

-1.55

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

-1.93

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.36

-0.26

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.62

2.69

-2.07

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

1.28

12.34

-11.07

Dividends

Dividend History

People Incorporated provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$8.28$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.24

Dividend yield

0.00%21.17%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%2.26%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$8.28$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$8.28
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

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 People Incorporated. 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 People Incorporated was 76.60%, occurring on Feb 11, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current People Incorporated drawdown is 64.61%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2025 selloff2025
-76.60%Feb 2025
3y 11mo
5y 3moFeb 2021 - now
1993 bear market1993
-62.57%Apr 1993
1mo 16d2mo 4d
3mo 20dFeb 1993 - Jun 1993
Financial crisis2007–2009
-60.36%Jul 2008
5y 5d2y 7mo
7y 7moJul 2003 - Feb 2011
1994 bear market1994
-59.76%Mar 1994
5mo 18d1y 4mo
1y 10moSep 1993 - Aug 1995
COVID crash2020
-52.80%Mar 2020
2mo 3d2mo 13d
4mo 16dJan 2020 - Jun 2020

Drawdown Indicators


PPLIBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-76.60%

-56.78%

-19.82%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-24.36%

-9.10%

-15.26%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-41.11%

-18.90%

-22.21%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-74.56%

-25.43%

-49.13%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-76.60%

-33.92%

-42.68%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-64.61%

-2.97%

-61.64%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-27.51%

-10.72%

-16.79%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

11.76%

1.97%

+9.79%

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


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how People Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


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
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