AMD vs. PLTR

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR).

Performance

AMD vs. PLTR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

AMD vs. PLTR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	-5.01%	77.30%	-18.06%	127.59%	-54.99%	56.91%	11.86%
PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc.	-17.70%	135.03%	340.48%	167.45%	-64.74%	-22.68%	147.89%

Fundamentals

Market Cap AMD : $335.46B PLTR : $376.45B
EPS AMD : $2.64 PLTR : $0.63
PE Ratio AMD : 76.96 PLTR : 231.01
PEG Ratio AMD : 2.05 PLTR : 1.34
PS Ratio AMD : 9.63 PLTR : 83.88
PB Ratio AMD : 5.32 PLTR : 50.96
Total Revenue (TTM) AMD : $34.64B PLTR : $4.48B
Gross Profit (TTM) AMD : $17.15B PLTR : $3.69B
EBITDA (TTM) AMD : $6.18B PLTR : $1.52B

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AMD achieves a -5.01% return, which is significantly higher than PLTR's -17.70% return.

AMD

• 1D: 3.77%
• 1M: 1.61%
• YTD: -5.01%
• 6M: 25.74%
• 1Y: 98.00%
• 3Y*: 27.56%
• 5Y*: 20.20%
• 10Y*: 53.34%

PLTR

• 1D: 6.35%
• 1M: 6.63%
• YTD: -17.70%
• 6M: -19.81%
• 1Y: 73.32%
• 3Y*: 158.69%
• 5Y*: 44.69%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

AMD vs. PLTR — Risk / Return Rank

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

AMD

AMD Risk / Return Rank: 85
AMD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
AMD Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
AMD Omega Ratio Rank: 83
AMD Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
AMD Martin Ratio Rank: 84

PLTR

PLTR Risk / Return Rank: 77
PLTR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 81
PLTR Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
PLTR Omega Ratio Rank: 75
PLTR Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
PLTR Martin Ratio Rank: 76

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.

AMD vs. PLTR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR). 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.

	AMD	PLTR	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.52	1.28	+0.24
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.31	1.85	+0.47
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.30	1.24	+0.06
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.50	1.86	+1.64
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	7.16	4.55	+2.61
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AMD vs. PLTR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AMD Sharpe Ratio is 1.52, which is comparable to the PLTR Sharpe Ratio of 1.28. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AMD and PLTR, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AMD	PLTR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.52	1.28	+0.24
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.38	0.69	-0.31
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.91	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.13	0.92	-0.80

Correlation

The correlation between AMD and PLTR is 0.47, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

AMD vs. PLTR - Dividend Comparison

Neither AMD nor PLTR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

AMD vs. PLTR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AMD drawdown since its inception was -96.59%, which is greater than PLTR's maximum drawdown of -84.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMD and PLTR.

Drawdown Indicators

	AMD	PLTR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.59%	-84.62%	-11.97%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-27.76%	-37.81%	+10.05%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.45%	-79.14%	+13.69%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-65.45%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-23.04%	-29.39%	+6.35%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-56.90%	-40.57%	-16.33%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	13.56%	15.48%	-1.92%

Volatility

AMD vs. PLTR - Volatility Comparison

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has a higher volatility of 16.50% compared to Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) at 14.75%. This indicates that AMD's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than PLTR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AMD	PLTR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.50%	14.75%	+1.75%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	49.06%	37.73%	+11.33%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	64.69%	57.68%	+7.01%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.46%	65.50%	-12.04%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	58.64%	70.22%	-11.58%

Financials

AMD vs. PLTR - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Palantir Technologies Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

AMD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported a gross profit of 5.58B and revenue of 10.27B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 54.3%.

PLTR - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.19B and revenue of 1.41B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 84.7%.

AMD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.75B and revenue of 10.27B, resulting in an operating margin of 17.1%.

PLTR - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. reported an operating income of 575.39M and revenue of 1.41B, resulting in an operating margin of 40.9%.

AMD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported a net income of 1.51B and revenue of 10.27B, resulting in a net margin of 14.7%.

PLTR - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. reported a net income of 608.68M and revenue of 1.41B, resulting in a net margin of 43.3%.