EDIT vs. BTI

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

EDIT (Editas Medicine, Inc.) and BTI (British American Tobacco p.l.c.) are both stocks. EDIT operates in Biotechnology (Healthcare), while BTI operates in Tobacco (Consumer Defensive). Over the past 10 years, EDIT returned -21.70%/yr vs 6.81%/yr for BTI. At a 0.11 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

EDIT vs. BTI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT) and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, EDIT achieves a 29.02% return, which is significantly higher than BTI's 6.95% return. Over the past 10 years, EDIT has underperformed BTI with an annualized return of -21.70%, while BTI has yielded a comparatively higher 6.81% annualized return.

EDIT

• 1D: -2.40%
• 1M: -14.95%
• YTD: 29.02%
• 6M: 9.30%
• 1Y: 38.48%
• 3Y*: -35.09%
• 5Y*: -40.81%
• 10Y*: -21.70%

BTI

• 1D: -0.05%
• 1M: 2.42%
• YTD: 6.95%
• 6M: 6.89%
• 1Y: 32.33%
• 3Y*: 32.33%
• 5Y*: 17.04%
• 10Y*: 6.81%

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

EDIT vs. BTI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
EDIT Editas Medicine, Inc.	29.02%	61.42%	-87.46%	14.21%	-66.59%	-62.13%	136.78%	30.15%	-25.97%	89.34%
BTI British American Tobacco p.l.c.	6.95%	65.81%	35.44%	-19.97%	14.91%	7.95%	-4.73%	42.97%	-49.35%	24.40%

Correlation

The correlation between EDIT and BTI is 0.03, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.03
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.09
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.09
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.11
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 4, 2016	0.11

Fundamentals

Market Cap EDIT : $258.89M BTI : $130.90B
EPS EDIT : -$1.21 BTI : $4.93
PS Ratio EDIT : 6.66 BTI : 2.55
PB Ratio EDIT : 58.73 BTI : 2.73
Total Revenue (TTM) EDIT : $35.86M BTI : $51.48B
Gross Profit (TTM) EDIT : $35.86M BTI : $42.82B
EBITDA (TTM) EDIT : -$76.66M BTI : $20.34B

Return for Risk

EDIT vs. BTI — Risk / Return Rank

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

EDIT

EDIT Risk / Return Rank: 58
EDIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 56
EDIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
EDIT Omega Ratio Rank: 59
EDIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
EDIT Martin Ratio Rank: 54

BTI

BTI Risk / Return Rank: 78
BTI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 81
BTI Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
BTI Omega Ratio Rank: 73
BTI Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
BTI Martin Ratio Rank: 78

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.

EDIT vs. BTI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT) and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI). 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.

	EDIT	BTI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.41	1.42	-1.02
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.32	2.03	-0.71
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.15	1.24	-0.09
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.65	2.36	-1.72
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.15	5.39	-4.25
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

EDIT vs. BTI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EDIT Sharpe Ratio is 0.41, which is lower than the BTI Sharpe Ratio of 1.42. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EDIT and BTI, 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

	EDIT	BTI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.41	1.42	-1.02
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.44	0.81	-1.25
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.26	0.28	-0.54
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.20	0.58	-0.78

Drawdowns

EDIT vs. BTI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EDIT drawdown since its inception was -98.92%, which is greater than BTI's maximum drawdown of -64.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EDIT and BTI.

Drawdown Indicators

	EDIT	BTI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.92%	-64.11%	-34.81%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-59.88%	-13.75%	-46.13%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-91.46%	-13.75%	-77.71%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-98.66%	-29.94%	-68.72%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-98.92%	-56.00%	-42.92%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-97.08%	-10.51%	-86.57%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-62.60%	-12.93%	-49.67%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	33.66%	6.01%	+27.65%

Volatility

EDIT vs. BTI - Volatility Comparison

Editas Medicine, Inc. (EDIT) has a higher volatility of 31.99% compared to British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) at 10.01%. This indicates that EDIT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BTI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	EDIT	BTI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	31.99%	10.01%	+21.98%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	61.53%	18.50%	+43.03%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	95.12%	22.87%	+72.25%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	94.12%	21.15%	+72.97%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	83.83%	24.22%	+59.61%

Dividends

EDIT vs. BTI - Dividend Comparison

EDIT has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BTI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.16%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BTI British American Tobacco p.l.c.	5.16%	5.29%	8.18%	9.72%	7.23%	7.98%	7.22%	6.35%	8.53%	4.27%	3.85%	4.11%
EDIT Editas Medicine, 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%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EDIT and BTI in my portfolio?

EDIT and BTI have a correlation of 0.03, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, EDIT or BTI?

EDIT has higher volatility (31.99%) compared to BTI (10.01%). In terms of maximum drawdown, EDIT dropped -98.92% vs BTI's -64.11%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BTI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.42 vs 0.41), 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.