EA vs. BHP

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

EA (Electronic Arts Inc.) and BHP (BHP Group) are both stocks. EA operates in Electronic Gaming & Multimedia (Communication Services), while BHP operates in Other Industrial Metals & Mining (Basic Materials). Over the past 10 years, EA returned 10.58%/yr vs 22.46%/yr for BHP. At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

EA vs. BHP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and BHP Group (BHP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, EA achieves a -0.64% return, which is significantly lower than BHP's 53.45% return. Over the past 10 years, EA has underperformed BHP with an annualized return of 10.58%, while BHP has yielded a comparatively higher 22.46% annualized return.

EA

• 1D: 0.31%
• 1M: 0.50%
• YTD: -0.64%
• 6M: -0.10%
• 1Y: 39.11%
• 3Y*: 17.22%
• 5Y*: 7.45%
• 10Y*: 10.58%

BHP

• 1D: -2.47%
• 1M: 16.67%
• YTD: 53.45%
• 6M: 59.94%
• 1Y: 94.82%
• 3Y*: 21.26%
• 5Y*: 16.19%
• 10Y*: 22.46%

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

EA vs. BHP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
EA Electronic Arts Inc.	-0.64%	40.33%	7.49%	12.67%	-6.84%	-7.69%	33.75%	36.24%	-24.89%	33.39%
BHP BHP Group	53.45%	28.91%	-24.64%	16.50%	44.34%	0.91%	25.37%	24.50%	10.55%	33.87%

Correlation

The correlation between EA and BHP is 0.11, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.11
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.21
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.24
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.24
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 27, 1990	0.22

The correlation between EA and BHP shifts across timeframes, from 0.11 (1 year) to 0.24 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS EA : $4.67 BHP : $8.51
PE Ratio EA : 43.35 BHP : 10.68
PEG Ratio EA : 3.24 BHP : 2.95
PS Ratio EA : 5.10 BHP : 2.15
Total Revenue (TTM) EA : $7.55B BHP : $107.64B
Gross Profit (TTM) EA : $5.94B BHP : $89.04B
EBITDA (TTM) EA : $1.42B BHP : $52.23B

Return for Risk

EA vs. BHP — Risk / Return Rank

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

EA

EA Risk / Return Rank: 92
EA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 86
EA Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
EA Omega Ratio Rank: 96
EA Calmar Ratio Rank: 92
EA Martin Ratio Rank: 93

BHP

BHP Risk / Return Rank: 92
BHP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
BHP Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
BHP Omega Ratio Rank: 91
BHP Calmar Ratio Rank: 90
BHP Martin Ratio Rank: 94

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.

EA vs. BHP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and BHP Group (BHP). 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.

	EA	BHP	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.84	3.10	-1.26
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.88	3.67	+0.21
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.66	1.46	+0.20
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	5.27	4.82	+0.45
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	16.53	17.99	-1.47
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

EA vs. BHP - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EA Sharpe Ratio is 1.84, which is lower than the BHP Sharpe Ratio of 3.10. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EA and BHP, 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

	EA	BHP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.84	3.10	-1.26
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.31	0.51	-0.19
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.38	0.70	-0.31
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.39	0.33	+0.06

Drawdowns

EA vs. BHP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EA drawdown since its inception was -84.24%, which is greater than BHP's maximum drawdown of -76.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EA and BHP.

Drawdown Indicators

	EA	BHP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-84.24%	-76.22%	-8.02%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.46%	-19.80%	+12.34%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-30.54%	-37.21%	+6.67%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-30.54%	-37.21%	+6.67%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-49.83%	-44.29%	-5.54%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.87%	-2.47%	+1.60%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-26.23%	-21.29%	-4.94%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.37%	5.29%	-2.92%

Volatility

EA vs. BHP - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is 0.99%, while BHP Group (BHP) has a volatility of 11.83%. This indicates that EA experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BHP based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	EA	BHP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.99%	11.83%	-10.84%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	4.26%	24.92%	-20.66%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	21.36%	30.84%	-9.48%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.85%	32.16%	-8.31%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.73%	32.32%	-4.59%

Dividends

EA vs. BHP - Dividend Comparison

EA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.38%, less than BHP's 2.93% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BHP BHP Group	2.93%	3.64%	5.98%	4.98%	22.44%	9.98%	3.67%	8.59%	4.89%	3.61%	1.68%	9.38%
EA Electronic Arts Inc.	0.38%	0.37%	0.52%	0.56%	0.61%	0.52%	0.12%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

EA vs. BHP - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Electronic Arts Inc. and BHP Group over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

EA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Electronic Arts Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.76B and revenue of 2.12B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 82.8%.

BHP - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, BHP Group reported a gross profit of 11.98B and revenue of 27.95B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 42.9%.

EA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Electronic Arts Inc. reported an operating income of 564.00M and revenue of 2.12B, resulting in an operating margin of 26.6%.

BHP - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, BHP Group reported an operating income of 11.98B and revenue of 27.95B, resulting in an operating margin of 42.9%.

EA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Electronic Arts Inc. reported a net income of 461.00M and revenue of 2.12B, resulting in a net margin of 21.8%.

BHP - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, BHP Group reported a net income of 5.65B and revenue of 27.95B, resulting in a net margin of 20.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EA and BHP in my portfolio?

EA and BHP 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, EA or BHP?

BHP has higher volatility (11.83%) compared to EA (0.99%). In terms of maximum drawdown, EA dropped -84.24% vs BHP's -76.22%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BHP currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.10 vs 1.84), 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.