EGP vs. COLD

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

EGP (EastGroup Properties, Inc.) and COLD (Americold Realty Trust) are both stocks. Both operate in the REIT - Industrial industry within the Real Estate sector. Over the past 5 years, EGP returned 7.16%/yr vs -14.87%/yr for COLD. A 0.57 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

EGP vs. COLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) and Americold Realty Trust (COLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, EGP achieves a 15.05% return, which is significantly higher than COLD's 10.86% return.

EGP

• 1D: 1.63%
• 1M: -0.95%
• YTD: 15.05%
• 6M: 14.13%
• 1Y: 22.53%
• 3Y*: 10.65%
• 5Y*: 7.16%
• 10Y*: 14.83%

COLD

• 1D: -0.71%
• 1M: -5.67%
• YTD: 10.86%
• 6M: 17.27%
• 1Y: -10.77%
• 3Y*: -19.63%
• 5Y*: -14.87%
• 10Y*: —

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

EGP vs. COLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
EGP EastGroup Properties, Inc.	15.05%	14.85%	-9.81%	27.69%	-33.07%	68.44%	6.76%	48.23%	13.27%
COLD Americold Realty Trust	10.86%	-36.17%	-26.72%	10.11%	-10.89%	-9.89%	9.03%	40.61%	50.55%

Correlation

The correlation between EGP and COLD is 0.45, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.45
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.53
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.57
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 19, 2018	0.57

The correlation between EGP and COLD shifts across timeframes, from 0.45 (1 year) to 0.57 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap EGP : $10.88B COLD : $4.00B
EPS EGP : $3.72 COLD : -$0.39
PS Ratio EGP : 19.77 COLD : 1.53
PB Ratio EGP : 3.04 COLD : 1.42
Total Revenue (TTM) EGP : $546.91M COLD : $2.60B
Gross Profit (TTM) EGP : $237.02M COLD : -$101.19M
EBITDA (TTM) EGP : $628.87M COLD : $311.42M

Return for Risk

EGP vs. COLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

EGP

EGP Risk / Return Rank: 77
EGP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
EGP Sortino Ratio Rank: 72
EGP Omega Ratio Rank: 69
EGP Calmar Ratio Rank: 84
EGP Martin Ratio Rank: 83

COLD

COLD Risk / Return Rank: 32
COLD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
COLD Sortino Ratio Rank: 30
COLD Omega Ratio Rank: 30
COLD Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
COLD Martin Ratio Rank: 34

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.

EGP vs. COLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) and Americold Realty Trust (COLD). 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.

	EGP	COLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.22	-0.24	+1.46
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.78	-0.06	+1.84
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.21	0.99	+0.22
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.04	-0.27	+3.31
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	7.41	-0.49	+7.90

EGP vs. COLD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current EGP Sharpe Ratio is 1.22, which is higher than the COLD Sharpe Ratio of -0.24. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of EGP and COLD, 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

EGP vs. COLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum EGP drawdown since its inception was -59.55%, smaller than the maximum COLD drawdown of -70.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EGP and COLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	EGP	COLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-59.55%	-70.76%	+11.21%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-7.44%	-39.83%	+32.39%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.37%	-67.06%	+44.69%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.08%	-70.76%	+32.68%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-38.10%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.82%	-58.09%	+56.27%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.51%	-22.47%	+12.96%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.05%	21.88%	-18.83%

Volatility

EGP vs. COLD - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for EastGroup Properties, Inc. (EGP) is 6.59%, while Americold Realty Trust (COLD) has a volatility of 9.91%. This indicates that EGP experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than COLD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	EGP	COLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.59%	9.91%	-3.32%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	12.28%	33.59%	-21.31%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.61%	45.05%	-26.44%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.36%	33.05%	-9.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	26.34%	32.18%	-5.84%

Dividends

EGP vs. COLD - Dividend Comparison

EGP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.98%, less than COLD's 6.59% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
COLD Americold Realty Trust	6.59%	7.15%	4.11%	2.91%	3.11%	2.68%	2.25%	2.28%	2.75%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
EGP EastGroup Properties, Inc.	2.98%	3.31%	3.33%	2.75%	3.17%	1.57%	2.23%	2.22%	2.97%	2.85%	3.30%	4.21%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both EGP and COLD in my portfolio?

EGP and COLD have a correlation of 0.45, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, EGP or COLD?

COLD has higher volatility (9.91%) compared to EGP (6.59%). In terms of maximum drawdown, EGP dropped -59.55% vs COLD's -70.76%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

EGP currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.22 vs -0.24), 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.