Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA)

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) is down 32.0% since the beginning of the year. At $6 per share, VNDA is trading 39.6% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VNDA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $317.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) has returned -31.97% so far this year and 33.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VNDA has returned -6.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 12, 2006, VNDA's average daily return is +0.17%, while the average monthly return is +5.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.0 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +1,349.5%, while the worst month was Jul 2008 at -69.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, VNDA closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was May 7, 2009 with a return of +625.9%, while the worst single day was Jul 28, 2008 at -73.2%.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. has an annualized alpha of 42.13%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 12, 2006.

• This stock participated in 163.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 129.64% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.67 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.

VNDA ranks 60 for risk / return — better than 60% 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.

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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. was 98.42%, occurring on Dec 31, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. drawdown is 81.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vanda Pharmaceuticals 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 Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.