Usio, Inc. (USIO)

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Usio, Inc. (USIO) is up 31.6% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, USIO is trading 11.4% below its 52-week high of $2. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of USIO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $253.

Usio, Inc. (USIO) has returned 31.62% so far this year and 24.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, USIO has returned 3.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2001, USIO's average daily return is +0.34%, while the average monthly return is +2.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 41% of months were positive and 59% were negative. The best month was Sep 2003 with a return of +158.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2002 at -59.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, USIO closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 23, 2013 with a return of +100.3%, while the worst single day was Aug 22, 2013 at -53.9%.

Usio, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 125.35%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2001.

• This stock participated in 123.36% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 38.66% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 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 0.01 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.

USIO ranks 56 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.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Usio, 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 Usio, Inc. was 99.72%, occurring on Jun 12, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Usio, Inc. drawdown is 97.78%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Usio, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Usio, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Information Technology Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.