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Tandy Leather Factory Inc (TLF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US87538X1054
CUSIP
522126101
IPO Date
Sep 27, 1993

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$1.38
PE Ratio
1.68
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$74.55M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$42.31M
EBITDA (TTM)
$3.28M
Year Range
$2.21 - $3.78
ROA (TTM)
13.22%
ROE (TTM)
21.79%

Share Price Chart


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Tandy Leather Factory Inc

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Tandy Leather Factory 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

Tandy Leather Factory Inc (TLF) has returned 11.56% so far this year and 5.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TLF has returned -4.87% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Tandy Leather Factory Inc

1D
2.21%
1M
-2.53%
YTD
11.56%
6M
1.89%
1Y
5.41%
3Y*
-3.48%
5Y*
1.88%
10Y*
-4.87%

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 Sep 27, 1993, TLF's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +0.54%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.7 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Feb 1999 with a return of +50.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2007 at -35.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, TLF closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 10, 1998 with a return of +100.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 9, 1998 at -50.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.01%10.04%-2.53%11.56%
20251.57%-6.21%-12.12%-4.14%11.87%-0.64%12.94%-11.75%-2.60%0.67%-9.60%0.36%-20.91%
20242.11%4.60%2.20%2.15%-0.21%-5.06%-1.56%-7.00%1.70%4.30%-6.41%17.11%12.44%
20234.71%0.00%5.62%-10.43%0.00%0.24%-0.71%2.63%-2.09%-0.24%-1.90%3.40%0.24%
2022-2.91%0.20%-0.20%-0.00%-0.20%-4.41%4.82%-9.00%-20.22%12.26%11.66%-6.59%-17.48%
20213.13%15.15%1.05%7.55%2.91%17.65%-4.20%-9.19%16.09%4.95%-5.66%3.00%60.94%

Benchmark Metrics

Tandy Leather Factory Inc has an annualized alpha of 22.51%, beta of 0.22, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 1993.

  • This stock participated in 57.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 26.87% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.22 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 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 0.00 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
22.51%
Beta
0.22
0.00
Upside Capture
26.87%
Downside Capture
57.39%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TLF ranks 43 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.


TLF Risk / Return Rank: 4343
Overall Rank
TLF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4747
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TLF Sortino Ratio Rank: 4242
Sortino Ratio Rank
TLF Omega Ratio Rank: 4040
Omega Ratio Rank
TLF Calmar Ratio Rank: 4343
Calmar Ratio Rank
TLF 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 Tandy Leather Factory Inc (TLF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TLFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.18

0.90

-0.71

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.52

1.39

-0.87

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.06

1.21

-0.15

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.07

1.40

-1.33

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.13

6.61

-6.47

Explore TLF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Tandy Leather Factory Inc provided a 32.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.75 per share.


54.74%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.502025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend$0.75$1.50

Dividend yield

32.47%54.74%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Tandy Leather Factory Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.75$0.00$0.75
2025$1.50$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.50

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Tandy Leather Factory Inc has a dividend yield of 32.47%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Tandy Leather Factory Inc has a payout ratio of 333.73%, 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 Tandy Leather Factory 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 Tandy Leather Factory Inc was 98.36%, occurring on Dec 9, 1998. Recovery took 1857 trading sessions.

The current Tandy Leather Factory Inc drawdown is 56.43%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.36%Sep 30, 19931313Dec 9, 19981857May 1, 20063170
-81.14%Nov 21, 2006552Feb 2, 20091033Mar 12, 20131585
-72.68%Oct 10, 20141471Aug 13, 2020
-23.34%May 4, 200657Jul 25, 200683Nov 20, 2006140
-14.86%Dec 31, 201325Feb 5, 201411Feb 21, 201436

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 Tandy Leather Factory 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 Tandy Leather Factory Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail 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 TLF, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, TLF has a P/E ratio of 1.7. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for TLF compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. TLF currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TLF relative to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. Currently, TLF has a P/S ratio of 0.3. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

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