AGYS vs. MSTR

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

AGYS (Agilysys, Inc.) and MSTR (Strategy Inc) are both stocks. Both operate in the Software - Application industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 10 years, AGYS returned 22.64%/yr vs 21.08%/yr for MSTR. At a 0.29 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AGYS vs. MSTR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS) and Strategy Inc (MSTR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AGYS achieves a -25.03% return, which is significantly lower than MSTR's -16.29% return. Over the past 10 years, AGYS has outperformed MSTR with an annualized return of 22.64%, while MSTR has yielded a comparatively lower 21.08% annualized return.

AGYS

• 1D: 0.64%
• 1M: 24.44%
• YTD: -25.03%
• 6M: -29.69%
• 1Y: -21.13%
• 3Y*: 6.92%
• 5Y*: 10.11%
• 10Y*: 22.64%

MSTR

• 1D: 5.61%
• 1M: -32.19%
• YTD: -16.29%
• 6M: -30.75%
• 1Y: -66.03%
• 3Y*: 65.16%
• 5Y*: 19.92%
• 10Y*: 21.08%

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

AGYS vs. MSTR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AGYS Agilysys, Inc.	-25.03%	-9.77%	55.28%	7.18%	78.00%	15.84%	51.04%	77.20%	16.78%	18.53%
MSTR Strategy Inc	-16.29%	-47.53%	358.54%	346.15%	-74.00%	40.13%	172.42%	11.65%	-2.70%	-33.49%

Correlation

The correlation between AGYS and MSTR is 0.15, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.15
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.24
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.30
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.32
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 12, 1998	0.29

The correlation between AGYS and MSTR shifts across timeframes, from 0.15 (1 year) to 0.32 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap AGYS : $2.53B MSTR : $42.47B
EPS AGYS : $1.37 MSTR : -$40.19
PS Ratio AGYS : 7.92 MSTR : 79.74
PB Ratio AGYS : 7.75 MSTR : 1.16
Total Revenue (TTM) AGYS : $319.31M MSTR : $490.47M
Gross Profit (TTM) AGYS : $197.50M MSTR : $334.08M
EBITDA (TTM) AGYS : $53.75M MSTR : $466.93M

Return for Risk

AGYS vs. MSTR — Risk / Return Rank

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

AGYS

AGYS Risk / Return Rank: 27
AGYS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 24
AGYS Sortino Ratio Rank: 25
AGYS Omega Ratio Rank: 25
AGYS Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
AGYS Martin Ratio Rank: 29

MSTR

MSTR Risk / Return Rank: 8
MSTR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6
MSTR Sortino Ratio Rank: 5
MSTR Omega Ratio Rank: 7
MSTR Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
MSTR Martin Ratio Rank: 13

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.

AGYS vs. MSTR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS) and Strategy Inc (MSTR). 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.

	AGYS	MSTR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.41	-0.94	+0.53
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.29	-1.66	+1.37
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.96	0.82	+0.14
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.38	-0.86	+0.49
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.71	-1.27	+0.56
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AGYS vs. MSTR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AGYS Sharpe Ratio is -0.41, which is higher than the MSTR Sharpe Ratio of -0.94. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AGYS and MSTR, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AGYS	MSTR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.41	-0.94	+0.53
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21	0.22	-0.01
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.49	0.29	+0.20
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.19	0.12	+0.07

Drawdowns

AGYS vs. MSTR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AGYS drawdown since its inception was -90.96%, smaller than the maximum MSTR drawdown of -99.86%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AGYS and MSTR.

Drawdown Indicators

	AGYS	MSTR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-90.96%	-99.86%	+8.90%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-55.93%	-76.53%	+20.60%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-56.12%	-77.42%	+21.30%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-56.12%	-84.11%	+27.99%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-64.72%	-89.27%	+24.55%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-37.15%	-73.15%	+36.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-33.35%	-86.47%	+53.12%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	29.82%	52.19%	-22.37%

Volatility

AGYS vs. MSTR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Agilysys, Inc. (AGYS) is 18.40%, while Strategy Inc (MSTR) has a volatility of 21.43%. This indicates that AGYS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MSTR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AGYS	MSTR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	18.40%	21.43%	-3.03%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	40.56%	56.80%	-16.24%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	52.12%	70.82%	-18.70%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	48.47%	90.87%	-42.40%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	46.33%	73.77%	-27.44%

Dividends

AGYS vs. MSTR - Dividend Comparison

Neither AGYS nor MSTR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AGYS and MSTR in my portfolio?

AGYS and MSTR have a correlation of 0.15, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, AGYS or MSTR?

MSTR has higher volatility (21.43%) compared to AGYS (18.40%). In terms of maximum drawdown, AGYS dropped -90.96% vs MSTR's -99.86%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

AGYS currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.41 vs -0.94), 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.