Verastem, Inc. (VSTM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Verastem, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) has returned -31.35% so far this year and -12.11% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VSTM has returned -11.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 27, 2012, VSTM's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.22%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.

Historically, 43% of months were positive and 57% were negative. The best month was May 2023 with a return of +161.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2015 at -70.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, VSTM closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was May 26, 2023 with a return of +125.6%, while the worst single day was Sep 28, 2015 at -67.4%.

Verastem, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.46%, beta of 1.46, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 2012.

• This stock participated in 185.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 37.05% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.07 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.

VSTM ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 Verastem, 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 Verastem, Inc. was 98.96%, occurring on Aug 5, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Verastem, Inc. drawdown is 97.49%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Verastem, 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 Verastem, 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.