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Energous Corporation (WATT)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US29272C1036
CUSIP
29272C103
IPO Date
Mar 28, 2014

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$8.86
Total Revenue (TTM)
$3.02M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.09M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$11.59M
Year Range
$3.62 - $20.48
ROA (TTM)
-74.04%
ROE (TTM)
-99.18%

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Energous Corporation

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Performance

Performance Chart

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

Energous Corporation (WATT) has returned 293.23% so far this year and 91.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WATT has returned -45.01% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Energous Corporation

1D
13.86%
1M
32.74%
YTD
293.23%
6M
103.24%
1Y
91.79%
3Y*
-63.55%
5Y*
-63.70%
10Y*
-45.01%

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 Mar 28, 2014, WATT's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is -0.39%.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +200.1%, while the worst month was Aug 2023 at -59.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, WATT closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 30, 2024 with a return of +554.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 31, 2024 at -61.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202697.99%49.62%32.74%293.23%
2025-53.47%-23.70%-23.95%4.51%-1.19%-3.09%46.57%-37.79%3.42%-2.59%-16.82%-36.21%-86.83%
2024-3.28%18.64%-3.33%-31.53%0.72%-22.14%-16.34%-2.95%-33.20%-2.76%-11.46%98.43%-44.81%
2023-1.91%-28.78%-7.53%-30.48%-20.11%-19.97%2.87%-59.50%-20.00%4.50%20.81%-9.41%-89.06%
2022-5.60%-3.39%5.26%-15.00%0.98%-2.91%18.00%16.10%-24.82%19.42%-17.89%-17.23%-33.12%
202185.56%30.54%-6.88%-23.15%-12.50%5.13%-12.20%-2.38%-15.45%-7.69%-21.88%-16.67%-30.56%

Benchmark Metrics

Energous Corporation has an annualized alpha of 25.39%, beta of 1.07, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 31, 2014.

  • This stock participated in 191.37% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -34.85% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • 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
25.39%
Beta
1.07
0.01
Upside Capture
-34.85%
Downside Capture
191.37%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

WATT ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% 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.


WATT Risk / Return Rank: 6868
Overall Rank
WATT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
WATT Sortino Ratio Rank: 7575
Sortino Ratio Rank
WATT Omega Ratio Rank: 7272
Omega Ratio Rank
WATT Calmar Ratio Rank: 6565
Calmar Ratio Rank
WATT Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
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 Energous Corporation (WATT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


WATTBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.84

0.90

-0.05

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.86

1.39

+0.48

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.11

1.40

-0.29

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.99

6.61

-4.62

Explore WATT risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History


Energous Corporation 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 Energous 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 Energous Corporation was 99.98%, occurring on Dec 26, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Energous Corporation drawdown is 99.92%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.98%Dec 29, 20172009Dec 26, 2025
-75.21%Jun 27, 2014393Jan 19, 2016151Aug 23, 2016544
-62.37%Oct 3, 2016278Nov 7, 201734Dec 27, 2017312
-29.09%Apr 4, 201418Apr 30, 201439Jun 25, 201457
-26.39%Sep 7, 20163Sep 9, 201615Sep 30, 201618

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 Energous Corporation 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 Energous Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments 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 WATT relative to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, WATT has a P/S ratio of 7.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

Income Statement



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Net Income

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Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

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Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

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Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items