AMLX vs. KTOS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS).

Performance

AMLX vs. KTOS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

AMLX vs. KTOS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
AMLX Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	18.79%	219.58%	-74.32%	-60.16%	104.48%
KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.	-10.82%	187.76%	30.01%	96.61%	-44.25%

Fundamentals

Market Cap AMLX : $1.36B KTOS : $11.73B
EPS AMLX : -$1.57 KTOS : $0.13
PB Ratio AMLX : 4.45 KTOS : 5.87
Total Revenue (TTM) AMLX : $0.00 KTOS : $1.35B
Gross Profit (TTM) AMLX : $0.00 KTOS : $256.10M
EBITDA (TTM) AMLX : -$144.16M KTOS : $70.20M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AMLX achieves a 18.79% return, which is significantly higher than KTOS's -10.82% return.

AMLX

• 1D: 3.24%
• 1M: -6.21%
• YTD: 18.79%
• 6M: 2.50%
• 1Y: 329.64%
• 3Y*: -21.21%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

KTOS

• 1D: -3.99%
• 1M: -25.37%
• YTD: -10.82%
• 6M: -27.17%
• 1Y: 131.06%
• 3Y*: 71.25%
• 5Y*: 19.07%
• 10Y*: 29.66%

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

Return for Risk

AMLX vs. KTOS — Risk / Return Rank

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

AMLX

AMLX Risk / Return Rank: 98
AMLX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
AMLX Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
AMLX Omega Ratio Rank: 95
AMLX Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
AMLX Martin Ratio Rank: 98

KTOS

KTOS Risk / Return Rank: 84
KTOS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 89
KTOS Sortino Ratio Rank: 85
KTOS Omega Ratio Rank: 81
KTOS Calmar Ratio Rank: 82
KTOS Martin Ratio Rank: 82

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.

AMLX vs. KTOS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLX) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS). 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.

	AMLX	KTOS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	4.56	1.95	+2.61
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	4.43	2.42	+2.01
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.52	1.30	+0.22
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	10.93	2.56	+8.38
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	25.35	6.85	+18.50
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AMLX vs. KTOS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AMLX Sharpe Ratio is 4.56, which is higher than the KTOS Sharpe Ratio of 1.95. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AMLX and KTOS, 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

	AMLX	KTOS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.56	1.95	+2.61
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.38	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.59	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.06	-0.13	+0.07

Correlation

The correlation between AMLX and KTOS is 0.22, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

AMLX vs. KTOS - Dividend Comparison

Neither AMLX nor KTOS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

AMLX vs. KTOS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AMLX drawdown since its inception was -96.04%, roughly equal to the maximum KTOS drawdown of -99.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMLX and KTOS.

Drawdown Indicators

	AMLX	KTOS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.04%	-99.81%	+3.77%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-27.93%	-50.06%	+22.13%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-69.39%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-72.74%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-64.94%	-95.71%	+30.77%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-59.25%	-95.94%	+36.69%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.05%	18.68%	-6.63%

Volatility

AMLX vs. KTOS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AMLX) is 17.78%, while Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a volatility of 22.29%. This indicates that AMLX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than KTOS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AMLX	KTOS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	17.78%	22.29%	-4.51%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	44.37%	55.39%	-11.02%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	73.12%	67.59%	+5.53%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	92.78%	50.57%	+42.21%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	92.78%	50.24%	+42.54%

Financials