Vuzix Corporation (VUZI)

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Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) is down 16.4% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, VUZI is trading 43.8% below its 52-week high of $6. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VUZI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $180.

Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) has returned -16.40% so far this year and 9.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VUZI has returned -5.83% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 5, 2010, VUZI's average daily return is +0.26%, while the average monthly return is +3.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.

Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was May 2013 with a return of +164.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2013 at -67.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, VUZI closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 17, 2010 with a return of +172.7%, while the worst single day was Aug 18, 2010 at -73.3%.

Vuzix Corporation has an annualized alpha of 61.62%, beta of 1.34, and R2 of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 05, 2010.

• This stock participated in 183.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 109.08% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.03 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.

VUZI ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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 Vuzix 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 Vuzix Corporation was 97.22%, occurring on Aug 28, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vuzix Corporation drawdown is 89.66%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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