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Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US7631651079
CUSIP
763165107
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$137.78M
Enterprise Value
$107.43M
EPS (TTM)
$0.06
PE Ratio
179.74
PEG Ratio
0.92
Total Revenue (TTM)
$212.59M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$66.05M
EBITDA (TTM)
$2.95M
Year Range
$7.57 - $15.34
ROA (TTM)
0.40%
ROE (TTM)
0.51%

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Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Richardson Electronics, Ltd., 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

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) has returned 1.20% so far this year and 0.54% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RELL has returned 11.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

1D
2.05%
1M
-10.83%
YTD
1.20%
6M
13.13%
1Y
0.54%
3Y*
-19.42%
5Y*
12.47%
10Y*
11.20%

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 Mar 26, 1990, RELL's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +0.92%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.3 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +59.5%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -38.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, RELL closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 1, 1991 with a return of +38.5%, while the worst single day was Feb 1, 1999 at -29.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202611.12%2.14%-10.83%1.20%
2025-5.92%0.46%-15.45%-22.40%4.05%7.82%4.46%-1.87%-0.41%10.11%-2.40%4.02%-20.61%
2024-26.29%-10.09%4.78%14.33%6.86%6.26%0.67%-0.48%4.14%11.35%2.90%-0.36%7.37%
20234.78%-5.88%6.39%-30.87%7.93%-0.54%-16.36%-8.35%-13.19%4.94%14.14%2.53%-36.37%
2022-6.07%-6.95%5.78%-3.70%17.17%4.94%6.62%4.22%-6.96%59.54%5.87%-16.16%60.29%
202135.46%-0.77%1.59%19.47%13.23%-2.81%-6.62%14.95%9.49%12.59%1.24%23.02%195.92%

Benchmark Metrics

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has an annualized alpha of 10.74%, beta of 0.55, and R² of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock participated in 107.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.73% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.55 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.04 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 0.04 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
10.74%
Beta
0.55
0.04
Upside Capture
79.73%
Downside Capture
107.00%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

RELL ranks 40 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.


RELL Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
RELL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
RELL Sortino Ratio Rank: 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
RELL Omega Ratio Rank: 3838
Omega Ratio Rank
RELL Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
RELL Martin Ratio Rank: 4242
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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


RELLBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.01

0.90

-0.89

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.40

1.39

-0.99

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.08

1.40

-1.32

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.17

6.61

-6.44

Explore RELL risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. provided a 2.19% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.18$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24$0.24

Dividend yield

2.19%2.21%1.71%1.80%1.13%1.78%3.82%4.26%2.76%3.56%3.81%4.23%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Richardson Electronics, Ltd.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.06
2025$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24
2024$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24
2023$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24
2022$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24
2021$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.24

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has a dividend yield of 2.19%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has a payout ratio of 330.27%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd.. 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. was 84.15%, occurring on Dec 22, 2008. Recovery took 3220 trading sessions.

The current Richardson Electronics, Ltd. drawdown is 55.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-84.15%Jul 14, 20002123Dec 22, 20083220Oct 7, 20215343
-68.48%Nov 28, 2022325Mar 14, 2024
-63.5%May 5, 1998233Apr 7, 1999297Jun 8, 2000530
-62.95%Feb 9, 1993359Jul 12, 1994332Nov 1, 1995691
-47.22%Jun 19, 1990104Nov 13, 1990328Mar 3, 1992432

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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. 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 Richardson Electronics, Ltd. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electronic Components 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 RELL, comparing it with other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, RELL has a P/E ratio of 179.7. 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.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for RELL compared to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. RELL currently has a PEG ratio of 0.9. 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 RELL relative to other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, RELL has a P/S ratio of 0.7. 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 RELL in comparison with other companies in the Electronic Components industry. Currently, RELL has a P/B value of 0.9. 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