ECG vs. NBR

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

ECG (Everus Construction Group Inc) and NBR (Nabors Industries Ltd.) are both stocks. ECG operates in Engineering & Construction (Industrials), while NBR operates in Oil & Gas Drilling (Energy). Over the past year, ECG returned 152.49% vs 222.33% for NBR. At a 0.20 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

ECG vs. NBR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Everus Construction Group Inc (ECG) and Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with ECG having a 77.65% return and NBR slightly lower at 77.31%.

ECG

• 1D: 0.82%
• 1M: 0.71%
• YTD: 77.65%
• 6M: 63.65%
• 1Y: 152.49%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

NBR

• 1D: 2.01%
• 1M: -7.16%
• YTD: 77.31%
• 6M: 75.28%
• 1Y: 222.33%
• 3Y*: -0.04%
• 5Y*: -4.49%
• 10Y*: -13.26%

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

ECG vs. NBR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ECG Everus Construction Group Inc	77.65%	30.13%	34.18%
NBR Nabors Industries Ltd.	77.31%	-5.02%	-21.55%

Correlation

The correlation between ECG and NBR 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 (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 29, 2024	0.20

Fundamentals

Market Cap ECG : $7.78B NBR : $1.37B
EPS ECG : $4.37 NBR : $15.33
PE Ratio ECG : 34.80 NBR : 6.28
PEG Ratio ECG : 2.03 NBR : 0.29
PS Ratio ECG : 1.96 NBR : 0.42
Total Revenue (TTM) ECG : $3.96B NBR : $3.23B
Gross Profit (TTM) ECG : $492.32M NBR : $661.90M
EBITDA (TTM) ECG : $334.68M NBR : $1.31B

Return for Risk

ECG vs. NBR — Risk / Return Rank

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

ECG

ECG Risk / Return Rank: 93
ECG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
ECG Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
ECG Omega Ratio Rank: 89
ECG Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
ECG Martin Ratio Rank: 95

NBR

NBR Risk / Return Rank: 95
NBR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 97
NBR Sortino Ratio Rank: 93
NBR Omega Ratio Rank: 91
NBR Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
NBR Martin Ratio Rank: 98

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.

ECG vs. NBR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Everus Construction Group Inc (ECG) and Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR). 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.

	ECG	NBR	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.72	3.71	-0.98
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.26	3.72	-0.46
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.42	1.46	-0.04
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	7.57	10.47	-2.90
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	20.37	32.08	-11.71
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ECG vs. NBR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ECG Sharpe Ratio is 2.72, which is comparable to the NBR Sharpe Ratio of 3.71. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ECG and NBR, 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

	ECG	NBR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.72	3.71	-0.98
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.07	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	-0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	1.66	-0.02	+1.68

Drawdowns

ECG vs. NBR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ECG drawdown since its inception was -56.23%, smaller than the maximum NBR drawdown of -99.51%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ECG and NBR.

Drawdown Indicators

	ECG	NBR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-56.23%	-99.51%	+43.28%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-20.26%	-21.38%	+1.12%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-82.22%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-87.70%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-98.73%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.14%	-95.36%	+85.22%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-14.02%	-52.73%	+38.71%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.52%	6.97%	+0.55%

Volatility

ECG vs. NBR - Volatility Comparison

Everus Construction Group Inc (ECG) has a higher volatility of 16.31% compared to Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) at 12.84%. This indicates that ECG's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than NBR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ECG	NBR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.31%	12.84%	+3.47%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	45.46%	36.62%	+8.84%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	56.46%	61.13%	-4.67%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	62.91%	66.37%	-3.46%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	62.91%	82.09%	-19.18%

Dividends

ECG vs. NBR - Dividend Comparison

Neither ECG nor NBR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ECG Everus Construction Group 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%
NBR Nabors Industries Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.86%	1.39%	12.00%	3.51%	1.46%	2.82%

Financials

ECG vs. NBR - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Everus Construction Group Inc and Nabors Industries Ltd. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

ECG - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Everus Construction Group Inc reported a gross profit of 130.73M and revenue of 1.04B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 12.6%.

NBR - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 786.44M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

ECG - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Everus Construction Group Inc reported an operating income of 77.68M and revenue of 1.04B, resulting in an operating margin of 7.5%.

NBR - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. reported an operating income of 48.63M and revenue of 786.44M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.2%.

ECG - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Everus Construction Group Inc reported a net income of 58.32M and revenue of 1.04B, resulting in a net margin of 5.6%.

NBR - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. reported a net income of -15.17M and revenue of 786.44M, resulting in a net margin of -1.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ECG and NBR in my portfolio?

ECG and NBR 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, ECG or NBR?

ECG has higher volatility (16.31%) compared to NBR (12.84%). In terms of maximum drawdown, ECG dropped -56.23% vs NBR's -99.51%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

NBR currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.71 vs 2.72), 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.