ASYS vs. VREX

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS) and Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX).

Performance

ASYS vs. VREX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS) and Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ASYS vs. VREX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
ASYS Amtech Systems, Inc.	-6.93%	130.28%	29.76%	-44.74%	-23.08%	54.86%	-10.89%	58.06%	-55.01%	136.38%
VREX Varex Imaging Corporation	-8.93%	-20.15%	-28.83%	0.99%	-35.66%	89.15%	-44.05%	25.89%	-41.05%	42.70%

Fundamentals

Market Cap ASYS : $171.45M VREX : $448.80M
EPS ASYS : -$2.11 VREX : -$1.53
PS Ratio ASYS : 2.28 VREX : 0.55
PB Ratio ASYS : 3.17 VREX : 0.94
Total Revenue (TTM) ASYS : $73.95M VREX : $854.40M
Gross Profit (TTM) ASYS : $26.11M VREX : $291.80M
EBITDA (TTM) ASYS : -$25.97M VREX : $800.00K

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ASYS achieves a -6.93% return, which is significantly higher than VREX's -8.93% return.

ASYS

• 1D: 5.23%
• 1M: -10.50%
• YTD: -6.93%
• 6M: 26.13%
• 1Y: 141.82%
• 3Y*: 6.98%
• 5Y*: -1.80%
• 10Y*: 6.69%

VREX

• 1D: 2.61%
• 1M: -19.44%
• YTD: -8.93%
• 6M: -14.44%
• 1Y: -8.53%
• 3Y*: -16.45%
• 5Y*: -12.66%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

ASYS vs. VREX — Risk / Return Rank

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

ASYS

ASYS Risk / Return Rank: 84
ASYS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 87
ASYS Sortino Ratio Rank: 83
ASYS Omega Ratio Rank: 83
ASYS Calmar Ratio Rank: 87
ASYS Martin Ratio Rank: 82

VREX

VREX Risk / Return Rank: 35
VREX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 35
VREX Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
VREX Omega Ratio Rank: 36
VREX Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
VREX Martin Ratio Rank: 35

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.

ASYS vs. VREX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS) and Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX). 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.

	ASYS	VREX	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.70	-0.14	+1.83
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.26	0.23	+2.02
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.31	1.04	+0.28
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.34	-0.19	+3.53
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.78	-0.39	+7.18
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ASYS vs. VREX - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ASYS Sharpe Ratio is 1.70, which is higher than the VREX Sharpe Ratio of -0.14. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ASYS and VREX, 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

	ASYS	VREX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.70	-0.14	+1.83
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	-0.29	+0.27
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.11	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.01	-0.22	+0.21

Correlation

The correlation between ASYS and VREX is 0.19, 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

ASYS vs. VREX - Dividend Comparison

Neither ASYS nor VREX has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ASYS vs. VREX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ASYS drawdown since its inception was -97.05%, which is greater than VREX's maximum drawdown of -84.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ASYS and VREX.

Drawdown Indicators

	ASYS	VREX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-97.05%	-84.16%	-12.89%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-40.15%	-39.81%	-0.34%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-78.40%	-78.77%	+0.37%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-78.40%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-59.82%	-75.57%	+15.75%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-72.98%	-45.57%	-27.41%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	19.76%	20.12%	-0.36%

Volatility

ASYS vs. VREX - Volatility Comparison

Amtech Systems, Inc. (ASYS) has a higher volatility of 21.44% compared to Varex Imaging Corporation (VREX) at 12.55%. This indicates that ASYS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VREX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ASYS	VREX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	21.44%	12.55%	+8.89%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	65.02%	28.70%	+36.32%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	84.20%	61.86%	+22.34%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	64.88%	43.28%	+21.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	61.13%	45.19%	+15.94%

Financials

ASYS vs. VREX - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Amtech Systems, Inc. and Varex Imaging Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ASYS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amtech Systems, Inc. reported a gross profit of 8.49M and revenue of 18.97M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 44.8%.

VREX - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Varex Imaging Corporation reported a gross profit of 69.80M and revenue of 209.60M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 33.3%.

ASYS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amtech Systems, Inc. reported an operating income of 775.00K and revenue of 18.97M, resulting in an operating margin of 4.1%.

VREX - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Varex Imaging Corporation reported an operating income of 15.40M and revenue of 209.60M, resulting in an operating margin of 7.4%.

ASYS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amtech Systems, Inc. reported a net income of 108.00K and revenue of 18.97M, resulting in a net margin of 0.6%.

VREX - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Varex Imaging Corporation reported a net income of 2.30M and revenue of 209.60M, resulting in a net margin of 1.1%.