- ISIN
- US9138213023
- CUSIP
- 913821302
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Security & Protection Services
- IPO Date
- Aug 18, 1995
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $10.89M
- Enterprise Value
- $6.60M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$0.08
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $10.83M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $3.60M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$2.54M
- Year Range
- $2.82 - $8.27
- ROA (TTM)
- -3.17%
- ROE (TTM)
- -7.67%
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Performance
UUU Performance Chart
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) is down 8.7% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, UUU is trading 43.0% below its 52-week high of $8. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of UUU shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $630.
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Returns By Period
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) has returned -8.72% so far this year and 79.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, UUU has returned 4.30% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Universal Security Instruments, Inc.
- 1D
- -5.99%
- 1M
- -37.03%
- YTD
- -8.72%
- 6M
- -7.10%
- 1Y
- 79.86%
- 3Y*
- 37.54%
- 5Y*
- -8.83%
- 10Y*
- 4.30%
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%
UUU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, UUU's average daily return is +0.22%, while the average monthly return is +2.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.0 years.
Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Mar 1998 with a return of +212.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2007 at -60.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, UUU closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 9, 1998 with a return of +154.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 21, 2009 at -35.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.40% | 5.38% | 8.06% | 8.18% | 15.80% | -31.64% | -8.72% | ||||||
| 2025 | -4.22% | -11.89% | -11.00% | 16.85% | 15.63% | 26.81% | 10.82% | -2.37% | 43.59% | 22.81% | -10.41% | 17.54% | 158.57% |
| 2024 | -10.84% | -1.35% | 8.56% | -4.09% | 3.28% | 2.48% | -8.63% | -19.73% | -1.69% | 88.79% | 0.00% | 8.22% | 42.77% |
| 2023 | 3.45% | 23.81% | -10.77% | -14.22% | -4.73% | 24.49% | 28.81% | -21.71% | 0.63% | 67.85% | -45.27% | -24.55% | -18.23% |
| 2022 | -20.88% | 43.49% | 10.10% | -28.24% | 14.43% | 3.72% | -9.39% | 18.29% | -0.52% | -6.74% | -16.34% | -32.60% | -40.29% |
| 2021 | 101.60% | -30.99% | -3.16% | -12.00% | 2.86% | 37.48% | -26.43% | 2.59% | -12.62% | -9.57% | -23.95% | -10.76% | -32.14% |
Benchmark Metrics
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 64.10%, beta of 0.51, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 18, 1995.
- This stock participated in 82.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.38% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.51 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.
- Alpha
- 64.10%
- Beta
- 0.51
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 75.38%
- Downside Capture
- 82.72%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
UUU ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (UUU) 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.
| UUU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.88 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 2.78 | -0.93 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.53 | 12.44 | -8.91 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Universal Security Instruments, Inc. provided a 21.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Dividend yield | 21.23% | 19.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Universal Security Instruments, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $1.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 |
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 Universal Security Instruments, 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 Universal Security Instruments, Inc. was 99.09%, occurring on Mar 24, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Universal Security Instruments, Inc. drawdown is 84.52%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -99.09%Mar 2020 | 12y 11mo | — | 19y 2moApr 2007 - now |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -77.83%Oct 2001 | 1y 1mo | 5mo 10d | 1y 7moAug 2000 - Apr 2002 |
1998 bear market1998 | -76.28%Feb 1998 | 2y 3mo | 2mo 13d | 2y 6moOct 1995 - Apr 1998 |
1998 bear market1998 | -64.57%Oct 1998 | 5mo 22d | 2mo 8d | 8moApr 1998 - Dec 1998 |
1999 bear market1999 | -51.46%Apr 1999 | 3mo 14d | 7mo 17d | 11mo 1dJan 1999 - Dec 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| UUU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.09% | -56.78% | -42.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -43.28% | -9.10% | -34.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -77.31% | -18.90% | -58.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -87.98% | -25.43% | -62.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -91.95% | -33.92% | -58.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -84.52% | -1.80% | -82.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -65.23% | -10.71% | -54.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 22.71% | 2.03% | +20.68% |
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 Universal Security Instruments, 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 Universal Security Instruments, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Security & Protection Services 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 UUU relative to other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, UUU has a P/S ratio of 1.0. 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 UUU in comparison with other companies in the Security & Protection Services industry. Currently, UUU has a P/B value of 4.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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