Western Copper and Gold Corporation (WRN)

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Western Copper and Gold Corporation (WRN) is down 12.7% since the beginning of the year. At $2 per share, WRN is trading 45.3% below its 52-week high of $4. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of WRN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,125.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation (WRN) has returned -12.73% so far this year and 89.43% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WRN has returned 12.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 19, 2006, WRN's average daily return is +0.13%, while the average monthly return is +2.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.4 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Dec 2012 with a return of +105.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -68.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WRN closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 6, 2009 with a return of +52.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2008 at -35.7%.

Western Copper and Gold Corporation has an annualized alpha of 27.99%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 19, 2006.

• This stock participated in 166.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 155.91% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.04 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.

WRN ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% 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 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 Western Copper and Gold 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 Western Copper and Gold Corporation was 95.24%, occurring on Jan 20, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Western Copper and Gold Corporation drawdown is 45.06%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Western Copper and Gold 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 Western Copper and Gold Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.