DADA vs. EDU

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

DADA (Dada Nexus Limited) and EDU (New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.) are both stocks. DADA operates in Internet Retail (Consumer Cyclical), while EDU operates in Education & Training Services (Consumer Defensive). At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DADA vs. EDU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Dada Nexus Limited (DADA) and New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DADA

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

EDU

• 1D: 0.23%
• 1M: -11.29%
• YTD: -13.24%
• 6M: -9.70%
• 1Y: 5.81%
• 3Y*: 4.48%
• 5Y*: -12.15%
• 10Y*: 1.32%

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

DADA vs. EDU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
DADA Dada Nexus Limited	0.00%	61.98%	-63.55%	-52.37%	-47.04%	-63.95%	128.27%
EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.	-13.24%	-13.27%	-11.55%	110.45%	65.81%	-88.70%	42.30%

Correlation

The correlation between DADA and EDU is -0.10, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.10
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.25
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.38
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 8, 2020	0.36

The correlation between DADA and EDU shifts across timeframes, from -0.10 (1 year) to 0.38 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) DADA : $9.66B EDU : $5.39B
Gross Profit (TTM) DADA : $2.44B EDU : $2.96B
EBITDA (TTM) DADA : -$743.79M EDU : $716.97M

Return for Risk

DADA vs. EDU — Risk / Return Rank

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

EDU

EDU Risk / Return Rank: 42
EDU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 45
EDU Sortino Ratio Rank: 41
EDU Omega Ratio Rank: 40
EDU Calmar Ratio Rank: 41
EDU Martin Ratio Rank: 42

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.

DADA vs. EDU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dada Nexus Limited (DADA) and New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU). 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

	DADA	EDU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.17	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.22	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DADA	EDU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-95.61%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-27.06%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-56.77%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-91.13%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-95.61%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-75.21%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-32.97%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	11.48%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DADA	EDU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	10.07%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	23.64%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	37.81%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	71.70%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	59.61%	—

Dividends

DADA vs. EDU - Dividend Comparison

DADA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while EDU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.54%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DADA Dada Nexus Limited	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
EDU New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.	2.54%	1.09%	0.93%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.46%	0.00%	1.28%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DADA and EDU in my portfolio?

DADA and EDU 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.