ARW vs. AMD

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ARW (Arrow Electronics, Inc.) and AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — ARW in Electronics & Computer Distribution, AMD in Semiconductors. Over the past 10 years, ARW returned 13.44%/yr vs 62.75%/yr for AMD. At a 0.37 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ARW vs. AMD - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ARW achieves a 108.16% return, which is significantly lower than AMD's 153.32% return. Over the past 10 years, ARW has underperformed AMD with an annualized return of 13.44%, while AMD has yielded a comparatively higher 62.75% annualized return.

ARW

• 1D: 0.42%
• 1M: 23.63%
• YTD: 108.16%
• 6M: 106.71%
• 1Y: 90.63%
• 3Y*: 21.21%
• 5Y*: 13.44%
• 10Y*: 13.44%

AMD

• 1D: 4.02%
• 1M: 58.85%
• YTD: 153.32%
• 6M: 149.32%
• 1Y: 362.47%
• 3Y*: 66.35%
• 5Y*: 46.07%
• 10Y*: 62.75%

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

ARW vs. AMD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ARW Arrow Electronics, Inc.	108.16%	-2.60%	-7.47%	16.91%	-22.12%	38.00%	14.82%	22.90%	-14.25%	12.78%
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.	153.32%	77.30%	-18.06%	127.59%	-54.99%	56.91%	99.98%	148.43%	79.57%	-9.35%

Correlation

The correlation between ARW and AMD is 0.38, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.38
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.38
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.46
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.41
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 20, 1984	0.37

Fundamentals

Market Cap ARW : $11.86B AMD : $895.16B
EPS ARW : $13.95 AMD : $3.05
PE Ratio ARW : 16.45 AMD : 177.90
PEG Ratio ARW : 5.24 AMD : 4.75
PS Ratio ARW : 0.36 AMD : 23.79
PB Ratio ARW : 1.76 AMD : 13.89
Total Revenue (TTM) ARW : $33.51B AMD : $37.45B
Gross Profit (TTM) ARW : $3.75B AMD : $18.83B
EBITDA (TTM) ARW : $1.18B AMD : $7.17B

Return for Risk

ARW vs. AMD — Risk / Return Rank

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

ARW

ARW Risk / Return Rank: 90
ARW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
ARW Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
ARW Omega Ratio Rank: 92
ARW Calmar Ratio Rank: 87
ARW Martin Ratio Rank: 86

AMD

AMD Risk / Return Rank: 98
AMD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
AMD Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
AMD Omega Ratio Rank: 96
AMD Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
AMD Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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.

ARW vs. AMD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). 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.

	ARW	AMD	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.69	5.64	-2.95
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.52	4.97	-1.44
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.48	1.66	-0.18
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.87	13.16	-9.29
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	9.31	27.28	-17.97
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ARW vs. AMD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ARW Sharpe Ratio is 2.69, which is lower than the AMD Sharpe Ratio of 5.64. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ARW and AMD, 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

	ARW	AMD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.69	5.64	-2.95
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.46	0.84	-0.38
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.46	1.11	-0.65
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.19	0.17	+0.03

Drawdowns

ARW vs. AMD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARW drawdown since its inception was -86.03%, smaller than the maximum AMD drawdown of -96.59%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARW and AMD.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARW	AMD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-86.03%	-96.59%	+10.56%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-23.54%	-27.76%	+4.22%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-38.16%	-63.00%	+24.84%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.16%	-65.45%	+27.29%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-52.77%	-65.45%	+12.68%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-29.31%	-56.68%	+27.37%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	9.77%	13.36%	-3.59%

Volatility

ARW vs. AMD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) is 10.49%, while Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has a volatility of 24.11%. This indicates that ARW experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AMD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ARW	AMD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.49%	24.11%	-13.62%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.77%	47.17%	-21.40%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.97%	64.84%	-30.87%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.17%	55.25%	-26.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.56%	56.83%	-27.27%

Dividends

ARW vs. AMD - Dividend Comparison

Neither ARW nor AMD has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

ARW vs. AMD - Profitability Comparison

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

ARW - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arrow Electronics, Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.09B and revenue of 9.47B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 11.5%.

AMD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported a gross profit of 5.42B and revenue of 10.25B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 52.8%.

ARW - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arrow Electronics, Inc. reported an operating income of 361.60M and revenue of 9.47B, resulting in an operating margin of 3.8%.

AMD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.48B and revenue of 10.25B, resulting in an operating margin of 14.4%.

ARW - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arrow Electronics, Inc. reported a net income of 235.11M and revenue of 9.47B, resulting in a net margin of 2.5%.

AMD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. reported a net income of 1.38B and revenue of 10.25B, resulting in a net margin of 13.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ARW and AMD in my portfolio?

ARW and AMD have a correlation of 0.38, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, ARW or AMD?

AMD has higher volatility (24.11%) compared to ARW (10.49%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ARW dropped -86.03% vs AMD's -96.59%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

AMD currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (5.64 vs 2.69), 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.