AORT vs. RH

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

AORT (Artivion, Inc.) and RH (RH) are both stocks. AORT operates in Medical Devices (Healthcare), while RH operates in Specialty Retail (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 10 years, AORT returned 5.73%/yr vs 16.18%/yr for RH. At a 0.26 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AORT vs. RH - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AORT achieves a -54.88% return, which is significantly lower than RH's -14.90% return. Over the past 10 years, AORT has underperformed RH with an annualized return of 5.73%, while RH has yielded a comparatively higher 16.18% annualized return.

AORT

• 1D: 0.78%
• 1M: -42.08%
• YTD: -54.88%
• 6M: -54.75%
• 1Y: -27.66%
• 3Y*: 10.41%
• 5Y*: -6.56%
• 10Y*: 5.73%

RH

• 1D: -2.36%
• 1M: 24.60%
• YTD: -14.90%
• 6M: -6.07%
• 1Y: -13.73%
• 3Y*: -15.45%
• 5Y*: -24.30%
• 10Y*: 16.18%

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

AORT vs. RH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AORT Artivion, Inc.	-54.88%	59.53%	59.90%	47.52%	-40.44%	-13.81%	-12.85%	-4.55%	48.20%	-0.00%
RH RH	-14.90%	-54.48%	35.03%	9.09%	-50.15%	19.76%	109.61%	78.18%	38.99%	180.81%

Correlation

The correlation between AORT and RH is 0.17, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.17
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.30
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.32
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.28
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 5, 2012	0.26

The correlation between AORT and RH shifts across timeframes, from 0.17 (1 year) to 0.32 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap AORT : $1.02B RH : $3.00B
EPS AORT : $0.24 RH : $6.32
PE Ratio AORT : 85.16 RH : 24.13
PS Ratio AORT : 2.17 RH : 0.88
PB Ratio AORT : 2.27 RH : 49.58
Total Revenue (TTM) AORT : $458.69M RH : $3.44B
Gross Profit (TTM) AORT : $292.61M RH : $1.52B
EBITDA (TTM) AORT : $53.91M RH : $501.48M

Return for Risk

AORT vs. RH — Risk / Return Rank

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

AORT

AORT Risk / Return Rank: 17
AORT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 17
AORT Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
AORT Omega Ratio Rank: 17
AORT Calmar Ratio Rank: 24
AORT Martin Ratio Rank: 6

RH

RH Risk / Return Rank: 32
RH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 31
RH Sortino Ratio Rank: 31
RH Omega Ratio Rank: 32
RH Calmar Ratio Rank: 32
RH Martin Ratio Rank: 32

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.

AORT vs. RH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Artivion, Inc. (AORT) and RH (RH). 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.

	AORT	RH	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.54	-0.23	-0.31
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.49	0.08	-0.57
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	1.01	-0.09
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.49	-0.25	-0.24
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.48	-0.46	-1.02
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AORT vs. RH - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AORT Sharpe Ratio is -0.54, which is lower than the RH Sharpe Ratio of -0.23. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AORT and RH, 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

	AORT	RH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.54	-0.23	-0.31
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.15	-0.40	+0.25
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.13	0.25	-0.12
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	0.21	-0.13

Drawdowns

AORT vs. RH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AORT drawdown since its inception was -95.72%, which is greater than RH's maximum drawdown of -84.72%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AORT and RH.

Drawdown Indicators

	AORT	RH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-95.72%	-84.72%	-11.00%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-57.13%	-55.04%	-2.09%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-57.13%	-75.17%	+18.04%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-66.35%	-84.72%	+18.37%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-72.00%	-84.72%	+12.72%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-56.79%	-79.36%	+22.57%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-56.64%	-34.97%	-21.67%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	18.76%	30.17%	-11.41%

Volatility

AORT vs. RH - Volatility Comparison

Artivion, Inc. (AORT) has a higher volatility of 34.73% compared to RH (RH) at 14.98%. This indicates that AORT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than RH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AORT	RH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	34.73%	14.98%	+19.75%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	42.96%	44.90%	-1.94%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	51.14%	60.54%	-9.40%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.88%	61.60%	-16.72%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	44.73%	64.28%	-19.55%

Dividends

AORT vs. RH - Dividend Comparison

Neither AORT nor RH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AORT Artivion, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.11%
RH RH	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

AORT vs. RH - Profitability Comparison

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

AORT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Artivion, Inc. reported a gross profit of 75.45M and revenue of 116.34M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 64.9%.

RH - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RH reported a gross profit of 361.43M and revenue of 842.62M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 42.9%.

AORT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Artivion, Inc. reported an operating income of 5.79M and revenue of 116.34M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.0%.

RH - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RH reported an operating income of 93.37M and revenue of 842.62M, resulting in an operating margin of 11.1%.

AORT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Artivion, Inc. reported a net income of 1.42M and revenue of 116.34M, resulting in a net margin of 1.2%.

RH - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RH reported a net income of 28.78M and revenue of 842.62M, resulting in a net margin of 3.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AORT and RH in my portfolio?

AORT and RH have a correlation of 0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, AORT or RH?

AORT has higher volatility (34.73%) compared to RH (14.98%). In terms of maximum drawdown, AORT dropped -95.72% vs RH's -84.72%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

RH currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.23 vs -0.54), 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.