ACEL vs. SMLR

Last updated Jun 4, 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). At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

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: -2.17%
• 1M: -3.85%
• YTD: 2.89%
• 6M: 10.86%
• 1Y: 4.08%
• 3Y*: 6.72%
• 5Y*: -1.84%
• 10Y*: —

SMLR

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

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

ACEL vs. SMLR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
ACEL Accel Entertainment, Inc.	2.89%	6.84%	3.99%	33.38%	-40.86%	28.91%	-19.20%	14.16%
SMLR Semler Scientific, Inc.	32.96%	-71.69%	21.92%	34.21%	-63.99%	-2.50%	95.83%	11.63%

Correlation

The correlation between ACEL and SMLR is 0.10, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.10
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.21
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.25
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 22, 2019	0.22

The correlation between ACEL and SMLR shifts across timeframes, from 0.10 (1 year) to 0.25 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap ACEL : $987.26M SMLR : $336.36M
EPS ACEL : $0.60 SMLR : $3.22
PE Ratio ACEL : 19.57 SMLR : 6.31
PEG Ratio ACEL : 0.60 SMLR : 0.19
PS Ratio ACEL : 0.74 SMLR : 8.26
PB Ratio ACEL : 3.63 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 risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ACEL

ACEL Risk / Return Rank: 43
ACEL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 45
ACEL Sortino Ratio Rank: 40
ACEL Omega Ratio Rank: 41
ACEL Calmar Ratio Rank: 45
ACEL Martin Ratio Rank: 43

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.

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.

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.11	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.42	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.16	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.30	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.11	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.05	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.02	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-57.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.02%	—	—
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	-19.31%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-24.24%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	13.66%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ACEL	SMLR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.27%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.50%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.08%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.45%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	43.95%	—	—

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 0.10, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.