AVDL vs. QS

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

AVDL (Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc) and QS (QuantumScape Corporation) are both stocks. AVDL operates in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic (Healthcare), while QS operates in Auto Parts (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.21 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AVDL vs. QS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (AVDL) and QuantumScape Corporation (QS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

AVDL

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

QS

• 1D: -0.13%
• 1M: 1.59%
• YTD: -26.49%
• 6M: -39.21%
• 1Y: 85.47%
• 3Y*: 6.73%
• 5Y*: -24.41%
• 10Y*: —

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

AVDL vs. QS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
AVDL Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc	0.42%	105.04%	-25.57%	97.21%	-11.39%	20.96%	-15.55%
QS QuantumScape Corporation	-26.49%	100.77%	-25.32%	22.57%	-74.45%	-73.72%	757.36%

Correlation

The correlation between AVDL and QS is 0.09, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.09
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 17, 2020	0.21

The correlation between AVDL and QS shifts across timeframes, from 0.09 (1 year) to 0.21 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap AVDL : $2.19B QS : $4.68B
EPS AVDL : -$0.00 QS : -$0.72
PB Ratio AVDL : 22.31 QS : 4.22
Total Revenue (TTM) AVDL : $248.52M QS : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) AVDL : $234.76M QS : -$49.03M
EBITDA (TTM) AVDL : $10.13M QS : -$378.92M

Return for Risk

AVDL vs. QS — Risk / Return Rank

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

QS

QS Risk / Return Rank: 69
QS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
QS Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
QS Omega Ratio Rank: 71
QS Calmar Ratio Rank: 67
QS Martin Ratio Rank: 61

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.

AVDL vs. QS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (AVDL) and QuantumScape Corporation (QS). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AVDL	QS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.83	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.29	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.04	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	AVDL	QS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-97.36%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-67.68%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-73.93%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-91.45%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-94.18%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-85.55%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	42.96%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AVDL	QS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	26.40%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	48.57%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	103.45%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	85.88%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	106.01%	—

Dividends

AVDL vs. QS - Dividend Comparison

Neither AVDL nor QS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AVDL and QS in my portfolio?

AVDL and QS have a correlation of 0.09, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.