CORZ vs. BWXT

Last updated Aug 3, 2026

CORZ (Core Scientific, Inc.) and BWXT (BWX Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. CORZ operates in Information Technology Services (Technology), while BWXT operates in Aerospace & Defense (Industrials). Over the past year, CORZ returned 63.79% vs 13.47% for BWXT. Their 0.39 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

CORZ vs. BWXT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CORZ achieves a 42.31% return, which is significantly higher than BWXT's -2.13% return.

CORZ

• 1D: -5.00%
• 1M: -3.31%
• 6M: 15.18%
• YTD: 42.31%
• 1Y: 63.79%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 68.80%

BWXT

• 1D: 1.88%
• 1M: -11.70%
• 6M: -17.66%
• YTD: -2.13%
• 1Y: 13.47%
• 3Y*: 35.65%
• 5Y*: 25.48%
• 10Y*: 17.77%
• ALL TIME*: 16.81%

*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)
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	$144.95M	$152.77M	$192.56M
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc.	$323.10M	$271.30M	$336.93M

CORZ vs. BWXT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc.	42.31%	3.63%	153.15%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	-2.13%	56.37%	38.65%

Correlation

The correlation between CORZ and BWXT is 0.48, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.48
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 24, 2024	0.39

Fundamentals

Market Cap CORZ : $6.66B BWXT : $15.46B
EPS CORZ : -$4.47 BWXT : $3.75
PS Ratio CORZ : 15.12 BWXT : 4.59
Total Revenue (TTM) CORZ : $440.31M BWXT : $3.38B
Gross Profit (TTM) CORZ : $124.45M BWXT : $566.27M
EBITDA (TTM) CORZ : -$1.14B BWXT : $534.48M

Return for Risk

CORZ vs. BWXT — Risk / Return Rank

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

CORZ

CORZ Risk / Return Rank: 69
CORZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
CORZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
CORZ Omega Ratio Rank: 67
CORZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 71
CORZ Martin Ratio Rank: 69

BWXT

BWXT Risk / Return Rank: 53
BWXT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
BWXT Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
BWXT Omega Ratio Rank: 51
BWXT Calmar Ratio Rank: 54
BWXT Martin Ratio Rank: 56

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.

CORZ vs. BWXT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). 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.

	CORZ	BWXT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.77	0.25	+0.52
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.44	0.69	+0.75
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.17	1.09	+0.09
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.31	0.35	+0.96
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.68	0.89	+1.79

CORZ vs. BWXT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CORZ Sharpe Ratio is 0.77, which is higher than the BWXT Sharpe Ratio of 0.25. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CORZ and BWXT, 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

CORZ vs. BWXT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CORZ drawdown since its inception was -64.95%, which is greater than BWXT's maximum drawdown of -47.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CORZ and BWXT.

Drawdown Indicators

	CORZ	BWXT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.95%	-47.88%	-17.07%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-40.74%	-33.88%	-6.86%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-33.88%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-33.88%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.74%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-28.94%	-29.15%	+0.21%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.25%	-13.24%	-10.01%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	19.88%	13.12%	+6.76%

Volatility

CORZ vs. BWXT - Volatility Comparison

Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZ) has a higher volatility of 33.88% compared to BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) at 13.83%. This indicates that CORZ's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BWXT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CORZ	BWXT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	33.88%	13.83%	+20.05%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	55.23%	34.59%	+20.64%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	69.36%	47.14%	+22.22%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	89.30%	33.57%	+55.73%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	89.30%	31.18%	+58.12%

Dividends

CORZ vs. BWXT - Dividend Comparison

CORZ has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BWXT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.62%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	0.62%	0.58%	0.86%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	1.26%	1.10%	1.67%	0.69%	0.91%	30.37%
CORZ Core Scientific, Inc.	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 CORZ and BWXT in my portfolio?

CORZ and BWXT have a correlation of 0.48, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, CORZ or BWXT?

CORZ has higher volatility (33.88%) compared to BWXT (13.83%). In terms of maximum drawdown, CORZ dropped -64.95% vs BWXT's -47.88%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CORZ currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.77 vs 0.25), 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.