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Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US92243A2006
CUSIP
92243A200
IPO Date
Feb 12, 2018

Highlights

Market Cap
$139.36M
Enterprise Value
$85.55M
EPS (TTM)
$0.07
PE Ratio
8.49
PEG Ratio
0.02
Total Revenue (TTM)
$237.26M
EBITDA (TTM)
$18.07M
Year Range
$0.26 - $0.84
Target Price
$2.00
ROA (TTM)
8.77%
ROE (TTM)
18.60%

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Vaxart, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

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

Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT) has returned 74.65% so far this year and 48.65% over the past 12 months.


Vaxart, Inc.

1D
0.83%
1M
-23.90%
YTD
74.65%
6M
65.82%
1Y
48.65%
3Y*
-7.19%
5Y*
-37.01%
10Y*

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 Feb 12, 2018, VXRT's average daily return is +0.18%, while the average monthly return is +4.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Jan 2020 with a return of +256.6%, while the worst month was Apr 2019 at -61.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, VXRT closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 25, 2020 with a return of +96.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 3, 2021 at -57.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202667.38%37.12%-23.90%74.65%
20252.67%-25.08%-20.09%8.01%-1.48%4.36%-18.14%5.41%-6.45%-8.29%10.58%-6.38%-47.68%
2024106.01%3.39%6.56%-45.02%14.03%-18.12%0.66%29.06%-2.06%-9.86%-21.60%10.35%15.59%
202312.39%-27.83%-2.91%7.51%49.97%-40.16%12.08%0.54%-8.34%-12.39%8.23%-19.89%-40.39%
2022-21.05%2.63%-0.79%-30.95%4.60%-3.85%5.14%-15.76%-29.68%-23.39%-29.34%-18.57%-84.67%
2021109.81%-40.32%-15.38%78.18%-38.59%13.14%-4.01%24.48%-11.17%-15.60%18.63%-21.23%9.81%

Benchmark Metrics

Vaxart, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 42.64%, beta of 0.66, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 13, 2018.

  • This stock participated in 94.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -40.20% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.66 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.

Alpha
42.64%
Beta
0.66
0.01
Upside Capture
-40.20%
Downside Capture
94.67%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

VXRT 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.


VXRT Risk / Return Rank: 6161
Overall Rank
VXRT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VXRT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6868
Sortino Ratio Rank
VXRT Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
VXRT Calmar Ratio Rank: 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
VXRT Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
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 Vaxart, Inc. (VXRT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


VXRTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.43

0.90

-0.46

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.55

1.39

+0.17

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.76

1.40

-0.64

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.21

6.61

-5.40

Explore VXRT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Vaxart, 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 Vaxart, 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 Vaxart, Inc. was 98.71%, occurring on Jul 9, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Vaxart, Inc. drawdown is 97.41%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-98.71%Feb 3, 20211112Jul 9, 2025
-96.95%Feb 14, 2018448Nov 22, 2019158Jul 13, 2020606
-79.38%Jul 15, 202083Nov 9, 202057Feb 2, 2021140

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


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vaxart, 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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for VXRT, comparing it with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, VXRT has a P/E ratio of 8.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for VXRT compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. VXRT currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VXRT relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, VXRT has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for VXRT in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, VXRT has a P/B value of 1.6. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
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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