- ISIN
- US8986972060
- CUSIP
- 456662105
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Infrastructure
- IPO Date
- Apr 29, 1996
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $145.95M
- Enterprise Value
- $471.90M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$7.10
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $392.35M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $90.79M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$455.00K
- Year Range
- $12.68 - $25.17
- ROA (TTM)
- -10.80%
- ROE (TTM)
- -248.63%
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Performance
TCX Performance Chart
Tucows Inc. (TCX) is down 41.5% since the beginning of the year. At $13 per share, TCX is trading 47.9% below its 52-week high of $25. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $169.
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Returns By Period
Tucows Inc. (TCX) has returned -41.48% so far this year and -33.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TCX has returned -5.86% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Tucows Inc.
- 1D
- -1.58%
- 1M
- -12.65%
- YTD
- -41.48%
- 6M
- -42.28%
- 1Y
- -33.60%
- 3Y*
- -22.33%
- 5Y*
- -29.95%
- 10Y*
- -5.86%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
TCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1996, TCX's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Nov 1998 with a return of +313.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -51.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, TCX closed higher 43% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 13, 1998 with a return of +136.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1998 at -39.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.89% | -18.27% | -5.51% | -8.33% | -3.62% | -13.46% | -41.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | -11.03% | 30.30% | -15.05% | -3.67% | 19.31% | 1.60% | -12.58% | 6.09% | 1.50% | 3.26% | 13.10% | 3.46% | 30.81% |
| 2024 | -14.37% | -18.25% | -1.80% | -4.80% | 28.47% | -14.89% | 30.28% | -14.94% | -2.43% | -11.35% | -4.48% | -3.11% | -36.52% |
| 2023 | -2.21% | -30.30% | -15.87% | 15.12% | 38.90% | -10.80% | 11.36% | -23.44% | -13.70% | -17.25% | 25.58% | 27.30% | -20.40% |
| 2022 | -5.75% | -14.96% | 1.67% | -15.64% | -15.97% | -8.08% | 3.95% | 1.56% | -20.39% | 20.16% | -31.70% | 10.49% | -59.53% |
| 2021 | 8.13% | -1.10% | -1.92% | 1.43% | -0.65% | 2.84% | -3.19% | -4.69% | 6.53% | 4.24% | -1.18% | 3.06% | 13.44% |
Benchmark Metrics
Tucows Inc. has an annualized alpha of 23.92%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 1996.
- This stock participated in 136.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.30% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.60 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 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 0.02 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
- 23.92%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 81.30%
- Downside Capture
- 136.39%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
TCX ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tucows Inc. (TCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| TCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.73 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.90 | 1.37 | -0.47 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.69 | 2.78 | -3.47 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.39 | 12.44 | -13.83 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Tucows 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 Tucows Inc. was 98.68%, occurring on Oct 24, 2002. Recovery took 3813 trading sessions.
The current Tucows Inc. drawdown is 85.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -98.68%Oct 2002 | 2y 8mo | 15y 1mo | 17y 10moFeb 2000 - Dec 2017 |
1998 bear market1998 | -91.23%Oct 1998 | 2y 5mo | 1y 3mo | 3y 9moApr 1996 - Feb 2000 |
2026 bear market2026 | -86.19%Jun 2026 | 5y 4mo | — | 5y 4moJan 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -51.92%Mar 2020 | 11mo 1d | 10mo 21d | 1y 9moApr 2019 - Jan 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -28.37%Oct 2018 | 10mo 2d | 2mo 25d | 1y 22dJan 2018 - Jan 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -98.68% | -56.78% | -41.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -48.84% | -9.10% | -39.74% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -58.76% | -18.90% | -39.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -86.03% | -25.43% | -60.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -86.19% | -33.92% | -52.27% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -85.78% | -1.80% | -83.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -71.91% | -10.71% | -61.20% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 24.24% | 2.03% | +22.21% |
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 Tucows Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Tucows Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TCX relative to other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, TCX has a P/S ratio of 0.4. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TCX in comparison with other companies in the Software - Infrastructure industry. Currently, TCX has a P/B value of 4.6. 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
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