ARIS vs. MLEC

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

ARIS (Aris Water Solutions, Inc.) and MLEC (Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares) are both stocks. ARIS operates in Utilities - Regulated Water (Utilities), while MLEC operates in Biotechnology (Healthcare). Over the past 3 years, ARIS returned 83.73%/yr vs -74.73%/yr for MLEC. Their -0.01 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past.

Performance

ARIS vs. MLEC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) and Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares (MLEC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ARIS achieves a -11.34% return, which is significantly lower than MLEC's 82.51% return.

ARIS

• 1D: 7.71%
• 1M: -10.06%
• 6M: -20.32%
• YTD: -11.34%
• 1Y: 102.68%
• 3Y*: 83.73%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 30.25%

MLEC

• 1D: 3.57%
• 1M: -12.49%
• 6M: 29.80%
• YTD: 82.51%
• 1Y: -85.48%
• 3Y*: -74.73%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -77.69%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
ARIS Aris Water Solutions, Inc.	$20.58M	$20.89M	$23.17M
MLEC Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares	$177.90K	$97.12K	$171.89K

ARIS vs. MLEC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
ARIS Aris Water Solutions, Inc.	-11.34%	363.71%	6.54%	31.93%
MLEC Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares	82.51%	-96.82%	-67.48%	-75.40%

Correlation

The correlation between ARIS and MLEC is 0.01, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.01
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	-0.00
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 3, 2023	-0.01

Fundamentals

Market Cap ARIS : $2.97B MLEC : $5.06M
Total Revenue (TTM) ARIS : $1.26B MLEC : $7.83M
Gross Profit (TTM) ARIS : $677.96M MLEC : -$639.50K
EBITDA (TTM) ARIS : $584.28M MLEC : -$5.21M

Return for Risk

ARIS vs. MLEC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

ARIS

ARIS Risk / Return Rank: 87
ARIS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
ARIS Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
ARIS Omega Ratio Rank: 85
ARIS Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
ARIS Martin Ratio Rank: 87

MLEC

MLEC Risk / Return Rank: 20
MLEC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 24
MLEC Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
MLEC Omega Ratio Rank: 26
MLEC Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
MLEC Martin Ratio Rank: 18

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

ARIS vs. MLEC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) and Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares (MLEC). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	ARIS	MLEC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.99	-0.41	+2.41
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.30	-0.24	+2.54
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	0.97	+0.34
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.25	-0.92	+4.18
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	7.92	-1.09	+9.02

ARIS vs. MLEC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ARIS Sharpe Ratio is 1.99, which is higher than the MLEC Sharpe Ratio of -0.41. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ARIS and MLEC, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ARIS vs. MLEC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARIS drawdown since its inception was -57.98%, smaller than the maximum MLEC drawdown of -99.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARIS and MLEC.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARIS	MLEC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-57.98%	-99.88%	+41.90%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-38.29%	-92.73%	+54.44%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-38.29%	-99.32%	+61.03%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-33.53%	-99.76%	+66.23%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-22.90%	-92.00%	+69.10%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	14.73%	78.85%	-64.12%

Volatility

ARIS vs. MLEC - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS) is 18.74%, while Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares (MLEC) has a volatility of 31.91%. This indicates that ARIS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MLEC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ARIS	MLEC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	18.74%	31.91%	-13.17%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	48.03%	119.28%	-71.25%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	62.64%	207.55%	-144.91%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.53%	194.64%	-141.11%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.53%	194.64%	-141.11%

Dividends

ARIS vs. MLEC - Dividend Comparison

Neither ARIS nor MLEC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
ARIS Aris Water Solutions, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	3.84%	0.85%
MLEC Moolec Science SA Ordinary Shares	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ARIS and MLEC in my portfolio?

ARIS and MLEC have a correlation of 0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ARIS or MLEC?

MLEC has higher volatility (31.91%) compared to ARIS (18.74%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ARIS dropped -57.98% vs MLEC's -99.88%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ARIS currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.99 vs -0.41), 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.