CRCT vs. ANET

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

CRCT (Cricut, Inc.) and ANET (Arista Networks, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Computer Hardware industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 5 years, CRCT returned -29.88%/yr vs 52.17%/yr for ANET. At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CRCT vs. ANET - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Cricut, Inc. (CRCT) and Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CRCT achieves a -14.44% return, which is significantly lower than ANET's 33.81% return.

CRCT

• 1D: -5.47%
• 1M: -3.71%
• YTD: -14.44%
• 6M: -13.21%
• 1Y: -24.15%
• 3Y*: -17.24%
• 5Y*: -29.88%
• 10Y*: —

ANET

• 1D: 2.72%
• 1M: 1.52%
• YTD: 33.81%
• 6M: 37.82%
• 1Y: 95.29%
• 3Y*: 62.81%
• 5Y*: 52.17%
• 10Y*: 43.63%

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

CRCT vs. ANET - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
CRCT Cricut, Inc.	-14.44%	7.53%	-6.79%	-20.13%	-58.04%	24.10%
ANET Arista Networks, Inc.	33.81%	18.55%	87.73%	94.07%	-15.58%	96.92%

Correlation

The correlation between CRCT and ANET is 0.10, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.10
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.19
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 26, 2021	0.18

Fundamentals

Market Cap CRCT : $882.07M ANET : $223.34B
EPS CRCT : $0.34 ANET : $2.92
PE Ratio CRCT : 12.16 ANET : 60.05
PS Ratio CRCT : 1.26 ANET : 23.01
PB Ratio CRCT : 2.47 ANET : 16.56
Total Revenue (TTM) CRCT : $705.62M ANET : $9.71B
Gross Profit (TTM) CRCT : $384.78M ANET : $6.17B
EBITDA (TTM) CRCT : $108.59M ANET : $4.21B

Return for Risk

CRCT vs. ANET — Risk / Return Rank

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

CRCT

CRCT Risk / Return Rank: 20
CRCT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
CRCT Sortino Ratio Rank: 17
CRCT Omega Ratio Rank: 17
CRCT Calmar Ratio Rank: 24
CRCT Martin Ratio Rank: 26

ANET

ANET Risk / Return Rank: 82
ANET Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
ANET Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
ANET Omega Ratio Rank: 79
ANET Calmar Ratio Rank: 86
ANET Martin Ratio Rank: 82

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.

CRCT vs. ANET - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cricut, Inc. (CRCT) and Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET). 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.

	CRCT	ANET	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.58	1.81	-2.39
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.62	2.34	-2.97
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	1.30	-0.38
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.47	3.61	-4.08
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.77	7.60	-8.36
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

CRCT vs. ANET - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CRCT Sharpe Ratio is -0.58, which is lower than the ANET Sharpe Ratio of 1.81. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CRCT and ANET, 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

	CRCT	ANET	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.58	1.81	-2.39
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.46	1.12	-1.58
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.98	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.27	0.86	-1.13

Drawdowns

CRCT vs. ANET - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CRCT drawdown since its inception was -87.89%, which is greater than ANET's maximum drawdown of -52.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CRCT and ANET.

Drawdown Indicators

	CRCT	ANET	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.89%	-52.20%	-35.69%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-44.20%	-28.33%	-15.87%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-70.72%	-50.42%	-20.30%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-87.89%	-50.42%	-37.47%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-52.20%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-85.09%	-1.35%	-83.74%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-70.92%	-15.41%	-55.51%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	27.14%	13.47%	+13.67%

Volatility

CRCT vs. ANET - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Cricut, Inc. (CRCT) is 15.24%, while Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) has a volatility of 21.09%. This indicates that CRCT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ANET based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CRCT	ANET	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	15.24%	21.09%	-5.85%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.78%	39.41%	-12.63%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	42.22%	52.97%	-10.75%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	64.58%	47.05%	+17.53%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	66.13%	44.90%	+21.23%

Dividends

CRCT vs. ANET - Dividend Comparison

CRCT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 22.89%, while ANET has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
ANET Arista Networks, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
CRCT Cricut, Inc.	22.89%	27.27%	7.02%	20.49%

Financials

CRCT vs. ANET - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Cricut, Inc. and Arista Networks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

CRCT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Cricut, Inc. reported a gross profit of 92.70M and revenue of 159.47M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 58.1%.

ANET - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.68B and revenue of 2.71B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 61.9%.

CRCT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Cricut, Inc. reported an operating income of 22.89M and revenue of 159.47M, resulting in an operating margin of 14.4%.

ANET - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.16B and revenue of 2.71B, resulting in an operating margin of 42.7%.

CRCT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Cricut, Inc. reported a net income of 20.32M and revenue of 159.47M, resulting in a net margin of 12.7%.

ANET - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported a net income of 1.02B and revenue of 2.71B, resulting in a net margin of 37.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CRCT and ANET in my portfolio?

CRCT and ANET have a correlation of 0.10, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, CRCT or ANET?

ANET has higher volatility (21.09%) compared to CRCT (15.24%). In terms of maximum drawdown, CRCT dropped -87.89% vs ANET's -52.20%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ANET currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.81 vs -0.58), 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.