BFLBY vs. PL

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

BFLBY (Bilfinger SE ADR) and PL (Planet Labs PBC) are both stocks. Both are in the Industrials sector — BFLBY in Engineering & Construction, PL in Aerospace & Defense. Over the past 3 years, BFLBY returned 41.88%/yr vs 75.79%/yr for PL. Their 0.07 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

BFLBY vs. PL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Bilfinger SE ADR (BFLBY) and Planet Labs PBC (PL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BFLBY achieves a -24.01% return, which is significantly lower than PL's 3.85% return.

BFLBY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -3.56%
• 6M: -33.70%
• YTD: -24.01%
• 1Y: -15.39%
• 3Y*: 41.88%
• 5Y*: 33.04%
• 10Y*: 17.84%
• ALL TIME*: 9.31%

PL

• 1D: 1.29%
• 1M: -34.74%
• 6M: -17.98%
• YTD: 3.85%
• 1Y: 231.39%
• 3Y*: 75.79%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 13.77%

*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)
BFLBY Bilfinger SE ADR	$3.16K	$3.05K	$5.21K
PL Planet Labs PBC	$154.63M	$194.28M	$413.79M

BFLBY vs. PL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
BFLBY Bilfinger SE ADR	-24.01%	172.63%	30.91%	32.77%	4.46%	-6.86%
PL Planet Labs PBC	3.85%	388.12%	63.56%	-43.22%	-29.27%	-45.33%

Correlation

The correlation between BFLBY and PL is 0.11, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.11
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.07
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 8, 2021	0.07

Fundamentals

Market Cap BFLBY : $3.38B PL : $6.82B
EPS BFLBY : €0.98 PL : -$1.15
PS Ratio BFLBY : 0.54 PL : 19.77
PB Ratio BFLBY : 2.12 PL : 15.95
Total Revenue (TTM) BFLBY : €5.46B PL : $335.61M
Gross Profit (TTM) BFLBY : €614.38M PL : $186.28M
EBITDA (TTM) BFLBY : €340.87M PL : -$125.70M

Return for Risk

BFLBY vs. PL — Risk / Return Rank

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

BFLBY

BFLBY Risk / Return Rank: 32
BFLBY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
BFLBY Sortino Ratio Rank: 33
BFLBY Omega Ratio Rank: 34
BFLBY Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
BFLBY Martin Ratio Rank: 29

PL

PL Risk / Return Rank: 92
PL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
PL Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
PL Omega Ratio Rank: 91
PL Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
PL Martin Ratio Rank: 91

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.

BFLBY vs. PL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bilfinger SE ADR (BFLBY) and Planet Labs PBC (PL). 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.

	BFLBY	PL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.26	2.20	-2.46
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.02	3.00	-2.98
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.00	1.38	-0.38
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.38	3.69	-4.07
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.76	10.35	-11.10

BFLBY vs. PL - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BFLBY Sharpe Ratio is -0.26, which is lower than the PL Sharpe Ratio of 2.20. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BFLBY and PL, 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

BFLBY vs. PL - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BFLBY drawdown since its inception was -86.86%, roughly equal to the maximum PL drawdown of -85.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BFLBY and PL.

Drawdown Indicators

	BFLBY	PL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-86.86%	-85.11%	-1.75%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-40.15%	-62.12%	+21.97%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-40.15%	-62.12%	+21.97%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-40.15%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-70.77%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-39.51%	-60.16%	+20.65%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-40.97%	-55.22%	+14.25%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	20.37%	22.11%	-1.74%

Volatility

BFLBY vs. PL - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Bilfinger SE ADR (BFLBY) is 13.32%, while Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a volatility of 18.15%. This indicates that BFLBY experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PL based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BFLBY	PL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.32%	18.15%	-4.83%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	41.79%	73.79%	-32.00%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	59.34%	104.24%	-44.90%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	47.97%	84.73%	-36.76%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	47.84%	84.73%	-36.89%

Dividends

BFLBY vs. PL - Dividend Comparison

BFLBY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.58%, while PL has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BFLBY Bilfinger SE ADR	3.58%	2.17%	4.07%	3.69%	17.33%	6.67%	2.62%	1.99%	2.71%	4.25%	0.00%	4.80%
PL Planet Labs PBC	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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BFLBY and PL in my portfolio?

BFLBY and PL have a correlation of 0.11, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, BFLBY or PL?

PL has higher volatility (18.15%) compared to BFLBY (13.32%). In terms of maximum drawdown, BFLBY dropped -86.86% vs PL's -85.11%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PL currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.20 vs -0.26), 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.