ABVE vs. BWXT

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

ABVE (Above Food Ingredients Inc) and BWXT (BWX Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. ABVE operates in Packaged Foods (Consumer Defensive), while BWXT operates in Aerospace & Defense (Industrials). Over the past year, ABVE returned -90.17% vs 41.19% for BWXT. At a 0.12 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ABVE vs. BWXT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Above Food Ingredients Inc (ABVE) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ABVE achieves a -93.01% return, which is significantly lower than BWXT's 12.23% return.

ABVE

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -77.77%
• YTD: -93.01%
• 6M: -94.49%
• 1Y: -90.17%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BWXT

• 1D: -0.63%
• 1M: -6.34%
• YTD: 12.23%
• 6M: 10.82%
• 1Y: 41.19%
• 3Y*: 43.24%
• 5Y*: 26.18%
• 10Y*: 20.03%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ABVE vs. BWXT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ABVE Above Food Ingredients Inc	-93.01%	201.85%	-91.63%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	12.23%	56.37%	17.76%

Correlation

The correlation between ABVE and BWXT is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 1, 2024	0.12

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) ABVE : CA$139.75M BWXT : $3.38B
Gross Profit (TTM) ABVE : -CA$6.48M BWXT : $566.27M
EBITDA (TTM) ABVE : -CA$26.97M BWXT : $534.48M

Return for Risk

ABVE vs. BWXT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ABVE

ABVE Risk / Return Rank: 38
ABVE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 33
ABVE Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
ABVE Omega Ratio Rank: 72
ABVE Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
ABVE Martin Ratio Rank: 8

BWXT

BWXT Risk / Return Rank: 71
BWXT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 72
BWXT Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
BWXT Omega Ratio Rank: 68
BWXT Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
BWXT Martin Ratio Rank: 73

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.

ABVE vs. BWXT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Above Food Ingredients Inc (ABVE) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	ABVE	BWXT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.22	0.92	-1.14
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.80	1.51	+0.30
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	1.20	+0.03
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.92	1.79	-2.71
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.42	4.04	-5.46

ABVE vs. BWXT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ABVE Sharpe Ratio is -0.22, which is lower than the BWXT Sharpe Ratio of 0.92. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ABVE and BWXT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ABVE vs. BWXT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ABVE drawdown since its inception was -98.23%, which is greater than BWXT's maximum drawdown of -47.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ABVE and BWXT.

Drawdown Indicators

	ABVE	BWXT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.23%	-47.88%	-50.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-97.84%	-23.14%	-74.70%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-32.87%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-32.92%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.74%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-98.23%	-18.75%	-79.48%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-79.63%	-13.17%	-66.46%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	63.45%	10.22%	+53.23%

Volatility

ABVE vs. BWXT - Volatility Comparison

Above Food Ingredients Inc (ABVE) has a higher volatility of 167.15% compared to BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) at 11.22%. This indicates that ABVE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BWXT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ABVE	BWXT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	167.15%	11.22%	+155.93%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	200.67%	34.21%	+166.46%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	412.51%	45.12%	+367.39%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	321.31%	33.05%	+288.26%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	321.31%	30.83%	+290.48%

Dividends

ABVE vs. BWXT - Dividend Comparison

ABVE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BWXT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.54%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ABVE Above Food Ingredients Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	0.54%	0.58%	0.86%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	1.26%	1.10%	1.67%	0.69%	0.91%	30.37%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ABVE and BWXT in my portfolio?

ABVE and BWXT have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ABVE or BWXT?

ABVE has higher volatility (167.15%) compared to BWXT (11.22%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ABVE dropped -98.23% vs BWXT's -47.88%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BWXT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.92 vs -0.22), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.