ACEL vs. WOW

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ACEL (Accel Entertainment, Inc.) and WOW (WideOpenWest, Inc.) are both stocks. ACEL operates in Gambling (Consumer Cyclical), while WOW operates in Entertainment (Communication Services). At a 0.28 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ACEL vs. WOW - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) and WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW). 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*: —

WOW

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

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

ACEL vs. WOW - 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%
WOW WideOpenWest, Inc.	0.00%	4.84%	22.47%	-55.54%	-57.67%	101.69%	43.80%	21.44%

Correlation

The correlation between ACEL and WOW is 0.07, 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	0.07
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.24
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.30
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 22, 2019	0.28

Over the past year, the correlation between ACEL and WOW has dropped to 0.07 - well below their long-term average of 0.28, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap ACEL : $987.26M WOW : $429.82M
EPS ACEL : $0.60 WOW : -$0.94
PS Ratio ACEL : 0.74 WOW : 0.73
PB Ratio ACEL : 3.63 WOW : 2.90
Total Revenue (TTM) ACEL : $1.36B WOW : $590.80M
Gross Profit (TTM) ACEL : $432.42M WOW : $360.60M
EBITDA (TTM) ACEL : $178.48M WOW : $211.50M

Return for Risk

ACEL vs. WOW — 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. WOW - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Accel Entertainment, Inc. (ACEL) and WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW). 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	WOW	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	WOW	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	WOW	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	WOW	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. WOW - Dividend Comparison

Neither ACEL nor WOW has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

ACEL vs. WOW - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Accel Entertainment, Inc. and WideOpenWest, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ACEL - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported a gross profit of 109.94M and revenue of 351.56M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 31.3%.

WOW - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WideOpenWest, Inc. reported a gross profit of 90.10M and revenue of 144.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 62.6%.

ACEL - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported an operating income of 27.08M and revenue of 351.56M, resulting in an operating margin of 7.7%.

WOW - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WideOpenWest, Inc. reported an operating income of 800.00K and revenue of 144.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 0.6%.

ACEL - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Accel Entertainment, Inc. reported a net income of 14.67M and revenue of 351.56M, resulting in a net margin of 4.2%.

WOW - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WideOpenWest, Inc. reported a net income of -35.70M and revenue of 144.00M, resulting in a net margin of -24.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ACEL and WOW in my portfolio?

ACEL and WOW 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.