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Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US92335C1062
CUSIP
92335C106
IPO Date
Oct 21, 2010

Highlights

Market Cap
$90.88M
Enterprise Value
$161.52M
EPS (TTM)
-$1.70
Total Revenue (TTM)
$269.65M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$125.04M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$10.78M
Year Range
$1.39 - $3.80
ROA (TTM)
-20.44%
ROE (TTM)
-36.34%

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Vera Bradley, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Vera Bradley, 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

Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) has returned 30.58% so far this year and 40.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VRA has returned -16.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Vera Bradley, Inc.

1D
4.64%
1M
19.70%
YTD
30.58%
6M
57.21%
1Y
40.44%
3Y*
-19.20%
5Y*
-20.95%
10Y*
-16.95%

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 Oct 21, 2010, VRA's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.08%.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Mar 2019 with a return of +38.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -50.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, VRA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 9, 2015 with a return of +46.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -22.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.83%10.00%19.70%30.58%
2025-4.83%-12.30%-31.40%-13.33%3.59%9.41%-12.67%7.25%-2.90%16.92%20.85%-14.79%-38.42%
2024-0.26%1.56%-12.82%-3.09%23.82%-23.28%9.90%-15.26%-6.35%-8.24%16.77%-32.82%-48.96%
202331.35%-10.92%13.02%-12.52%-9.35%34.53%5.48%6.38%-7.81%10.74%2.60%2.53%69.98%
2022-3.76%-7.69%1.46%-19.82%10.73%-36.27%-3.46%-5.49%-23.99%7.97%16.92%19.21%-46.77%
20216.16%12.31%6.43%9.90%3.42%7.93%-11.14%4.09%-17.89%4.25%-3.06%-10.52%6.91%

Benchmark Metrics

Vera Bradley, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -11.20%, beta of 1.13, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 22, 2010.

  • This stock participated in 169.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.18% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.12 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
-11.20%
Beta
1.13
0.12
Upside Capture
56.18%
Downside Capture
169.05%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VRA ranks 61 for risk / return — better than 61% 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.


VRA Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
VRA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5555
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VRA Sortino Ratio Rank: 6565
Sortino Ratio Rank
VRA Omega Ratio Rank: 6060
Omega Ratio Rank
VRA Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
VRA Martin Ratio Rank: 6161
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 Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


VRABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.41

0.90

-0.49

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.41

1.39

+0.03

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.16

1.21

-0.05

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.92

1.40

-0.48

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

2.17

6.61

-4.44

Explore VRA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Vera Bradley, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 Vera Bradley, 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 Vera Bradley, Inc. was 96.69%, occurring on May 6, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vera Bradley, Inc. drawdown is 93.95%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.69%May 20, 20113511May 6, 2025
-18.51%Dec 22, 20104Dec 28, 201059Mar 23, 201163
-10.14%Nov 10, 20106Nov 17, 20108Nov 30, 201014
-5.1%Apr 29, 20113May 3, 20114May 9, 20117
-4.97%Oct 28, 20102Oct 29, 20105Nov 5, 20107

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 Vera Bradley, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vera Bradley, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Footwear & Accessories 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 VRA relative to other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. Currently, VRA 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.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for VRA in comparison with other companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry. Currently, VRA has a P/B value of 0.7. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

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