VSE Corporation (VSEC)

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VSE Corporation (VSEC) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. At $180 per share, VSEC is trading 22.5% below its 52-week high of $233. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VSEC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $3,773.

VSE Corporation (VSEC) has returned 4.39% so far this year and 37.49% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, VSEC has achieved an annualized return of 19.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 18, 1995, VSEC's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.16%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Sep 2004 with a return of +85.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -44.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, VSEC closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 1998 with a return of +91.3%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -45.4%.

VSE Corporation has an annualized alpha of 27.52%, beta of 0.80, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 21, 1995.

• This stock captured 106.34% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 74.25% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.06 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.

VSEC ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VSE Corporation (VSEC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

VSE Corporation provided a 0.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VSE Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

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 VSE Corporation. 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 VSE Corporation was 76.09%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 413 trading sessions.

The current VSE Corporation drawdown is 20.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of VSE Corporation 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 VSE Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.