ACEL vs. SMLR

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

ACEL (Accel Entertainment, Inc.) and SMLR (Semler Scientific, Inc.) are both stocks. ACEL operates in Gambling (Consumer Cyclical), while SMLR operates in Medical Devices (Healthcare). Their 0.22 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

ACEL vs. SMLR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) and Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

ACEL

• 1D: 0.50%
• 1M: -5.87%
• 6M: 6.28%
• YTD: 5.35%
• 1Y: -3.69%
• 3Y*: 2.35%
• 5Y*: 1.68%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 1.68%

SMLR

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
ACEL Accel Entertainment, Inc.	$2.94M	$3.19M	$3.82M

ACEL vs. SMLR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
ACEL Accel Entertainment, Inc.	5.35%	6.84%	3.99%	33.38%	-40.86%	28.91%	-19.20%	16.28%
SMLR Semler Scientific, Inc.	32.96%	-71.69%	21.92%	34.21%	-63.99%	-2.50%	95.83%	10.47%

Correlation

The correlation between ACEL and SMLR is 0.07, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.07
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.20
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.25
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 21, 2019	0.22

The correlation between ACEL and SMLR shifts across timeframes, from 0.07 (1 year) to 0.25 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap ACEL : $978.34M SMLR : $336.36M
EPS ACEL : $0.60 SMLR : $3.22
PE Ratio ACEL : 19.96 SMLR : 6.31
PEG Ratio ACEL : 0.61 SMLR : 0.19
PS Ratio ACEL : 0.76 SMLR : 8.26
PB Ratio ACEL : 3.71 SMLR : 0.73
Total Revenue (TTM) ACEL : $1.36B SMLR : $36.96M
Gross Profit (TTM) ACEL : $432.42M SMLR : $33.54M
EBITDA (TTM) ACEL : $178.48M SMLR : -$46.64M

Return for Risk

ACEL vs. SMLR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

ACEL

ACEL Risk / Return Rank: 34
ACEL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 37
ACEL Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
ACEL Omega Ratio Rank: 33
ACEL Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
ACEL Martin Ratio Rank: 34

SMLR

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

ACEL vs. SMLR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) and Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR). 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.

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.18	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.00	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.00	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.29	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.56	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-57.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-23.00%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-26.02%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-47.08%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-17.39%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.97%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	13.35%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.17%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	27.34%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.77%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.32%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	43.64%	—	—

Dividends

ACEL vs. SMLR - Dividend Comparison

Neither ACEL nor SMLR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ACEL and SMLR in my portfolio?

ACEL and SMLR have a correlation of 0.07, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.