AMPL vs. UPST

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL) and Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST).

Performance

AMPL vs. UPST - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL) and Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

AMPL vs. UPST - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
AMPL Amplitude, Inc.	-41.11%	9.76%	-17.06%	5.30%	-77.18%	-3.39%
UPST Upstart Holdings, Inc.	-41.34%	-28.98%	50.69%	209.08%	-91.26%	-51.72%

Fundamentals

Market Cap AMPL : $912.48M UPST : $2.88B
EPS AMPL : -$0.67 UPST : $0.50
PS Ratio AMPL : 2.63 UPST : 2.66
PB Ratio AMPL : 3.72 UPST : 3.60
Total Revenue (TTM) AMPL : $343.22M UPST : $1.04B
Gross Profit (TTM) AMPL : $253.93M UPST : $700.93M
EBITDA (TTM) AMPL : -$86.29M UPST : $72.99M

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with AMPL having a -41.11% return and UPST slightly lower at -41.34%.

AMPL

• 1D: 0.29%
• 1M: -6.58%
• YTD: -41.11%
• 6M: -36.38%
• 1Y: -33.07%
• 3Y*: -18.16%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

UPST

• 1D: 5.90%
• 1M: -5.80%
• YTD: -41.34%
• 6M: -49.51%
• 1Y: -44.28%
• 3Y*: 17.31%
• 5Y*: -29.21%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

AMPL vs. UPST — Risk / Return Rank

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

AMPL

AMPL Risk / Return Rank: 16
AMPL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
AMPL Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
AMPL Omega Ratio Rank: 18
AMPL Calmar Ratio Rank: 19
AMPL Martin Ratio Rank: 10

UPST

UPST Risk / Return Rank: 19
UPST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
UPST Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
UPST Omega Ratio Rank: 21
UPST Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
UPST Martin Ratio Rank: 20

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.

AMPL vs. UPST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL) and Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST). 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.

	AMPL	UPST	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.59	-0.58	-0.02
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.63	-0.50	-0.13
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.93	0.94	-0.01
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.66	-0.64	-0.02
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.49	-1.19	-0.31
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AMPL vs. UPST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AMPL Sharpe Ratio is -0.59, which is comparable to the UPST Sharpe Ratio of -0.58. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AMPL and UPST, 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

	AMPL	UPST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.59	-0.58	-0.02
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.28	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.58	-0.02	-0.56

Correlation

The correlation between AMPL and UPST is 0.49, 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

AMPL vs. UPST - Dividend Comparison

Neither AMPL nor UPST has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

AMPL vs. UPST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AMPL drawdown since its inception was -92.68%, roughly equal to the maximum UPST drawdown of -96.90%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AMPL and UPST.

Drawdown Indicators

	AMPL	UPST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.68%	-96.90%	+4.22%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-53.27%	-71.21%	+17.94%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-96.90%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-91.96%	-93.42%	+1.46%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-80.85%	-75.62%	-5.23%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	23.69%	38.57%	-14.88%

Volatility

AMPL vs. UPST - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Amplitude, Inc. (AMPL) is 12.57%, while Upstart Holdings, Inc. (UPST) has a volatility of 17.57%. This indicates that AMPL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than UPST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AMPL	UPST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	12.57%	17.57%	-5.00%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.90%	50.18%	-11.28%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	56.02%	76.83%	-20.81%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	64.06%	105.56%	-41.50%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	64.06%	115.23%	-51.17%

Financials

AMPL vs. UPST - Profitability Comparison

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

AMPL - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amplitude, Inc. reported a gross profit of 68.23M and revenue of 91.43M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 74.6%.

UPST - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Upstart Holdings, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 280.28M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

AMPL - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amplitude, Inc. reported an operating income of -19.06M and revenue of 91.43M, resulting in an operating margin of -20.9%.

UPST - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Upstart Holdings, Inc. reported an operating income of 18.92M and revenue of 280.28M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.8%.

AMPL - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amplitude, Inc. reported a net income of -17.66M and revenue of 91.43M, resulting in a net margin of -19.3%.

UPST - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Upstart Holdings, Inc. reported a net income of 18.64M and revenue of 280.28M, resulting in a net margin of 6.7%.