CVV vs. SMR

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

CVV (CVD Equipment Corporation) and SMR (NuScale Power Corporation) are both stocks. Both operate in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. Over the past 5 years, CVV returned 11.68%/yr vs -3.46%/yr for SMR. Their 0.14 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

CVV vs. SMR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CVV achieves a 133.33% return, which is significantly higher than SMR's -40.58% return.

CVV

• 1D: 10.75%
• 1M: -6.85%
• 6M: 49.90%
• YTD: 133.33%
• 1Y: 96.46%
• 3Y*: -3.73%
• 5Y*: 11.68%
• 10Y*: -2.08%
• ALL TIME*: 7.47%

SMR

• 1D: -2.09%
• 1M: -13.73%
• 6M: -51.83%
• YTD: -40.58%
• 1Y: -81.05%
• 3Y*: 3.93%
• 5Y*: -3.46%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -3.00%

*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)
CVV CVD Equipment Corporation	$541.26K	$613.29K	$877.02K
SMR NuScale Power Corporation	$284.93M	$251.84M	$349.52M

CVV vs. SMR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
CVV CVD Equipment Corporation	133.33%	-29.77%	-0.68%	-19.60%	33.41%	13.77%	-18.61%
SMR NuScale Power Corporation	-40.58%	-20.97%	444.98%	-67.93%	2.29%	-0.89%	1.20%

Correlation

The correlation between CVV and SMR is 0.32, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.32
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.14
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 9, 2020	0.14

The correlation between CVV and SMR shifts across timeframes, from 0.14 (all time) to 0.32 (1 year), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap CVV : $50.04M SMR : $2.51B
EPS CVV : -$0.79 SMR : -$1.83
PS Ratio CVV : 1.71 SMR : 97.84
Total Revenue (TTM) CVV : $19.31M SMR : $18.10M
Gross Profit (TTM) CVV : $4.74M SMR : $4.45M
EBITDA (TTM) CVV : -$3.15M SMR : -$696.20M

Return for Risk

CVV vs. SMR — Risk / Return Rank

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

CVV

CVV Risk / Return Rank: 76
CVV Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
CVV Sortino Ratio Rank: 79
CVV Omega Ratio Rank: 76
CVV Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
CVV Martin Ratio Rank: 76

SMR

SMR Risk / Return Rank: 7
SMR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9
SMR Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
SMR Omega Ratio Rank: 7
SMR Calmar Ratio Rank: 3
SMR Martin Ratio Rank: 12

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.

CVV vs. SMR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) and NuScale Power Corporation (SMR). 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.

	CVV	SMR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.80	-0.82	+1.63
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.96	-1.79	+3.75
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	0.82	+0.41
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.13	-0.97	+3.10
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	3.96	-1.30	+5.26

CVV vs. SMR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CVV Sharpe Ratio is 0.80, which is higher than the SMR Sharpe Ratio of -0.82. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CVV and SMR, 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

CVV vs. SMR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CVV drawdown since its inception was -89.52%, roughly equal to the maximum SMR drawdown of -87.47%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CVV and SMR.

Drawdown Indicators

	CVV	SMR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-89.52%	-87.47%	-2.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-41.04%	-85.79%	+44.75%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-67.72%	-85.79%	+18.07%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-83.44%	-87.47%	+4.03%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-84.54%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-62.41%	-84.24%	+21.83%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-54.54%	-36.19%	-18.35%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	22.45%	64.46%	-42.01%

Volatility

CVV vs. SMR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV) is 21.96%, while NuScale Power Corporation (SMR) has a volatility of 26.32%. This indicates that CVV experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SMR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CVV	SMR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	21.96%	26.32%	-4.36%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	85.11%	68.24%	+16.87%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	108.57%	101.34%	+7.23%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	78.70%	94.68%	-15.98%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	74.23%	89.34%	-15.11%

Dividends

CVV vs. SMR - Dividend Comparison

Neither CVV nor SMR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CVV and SMR in my portfolio?

CVV and SMR have a correlation of 0.32, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, CVV or SMR?

SMR has higher volatility (26.32%) compared to CVV (21.96%). In terms of maximum drawdown, CVV dropped -89.52% vs SMR's -87.47%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CVV currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.80 vs -0.82), 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.