FIX vs. VRNA

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

FIX (Comfort Systems USA, Inc.) and VRNA (Verona Pharma plc) are both stocks. FIX operates in Engineering & Construction (Industrials), while VRNA operates in Biotechnology (Healthcare). At a 0.14 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

FIX vs. VRNA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

FIX

• 1D: 1.85%
• 1M: -7.68%
• YTD: 101.37%
• 6M: 94.15%
• 1Y: 275.43%
• 3Y*: 128.82%
• 5Y*: 86.97%
• 10Y*: 51.27%

VRNA

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

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

FIX vs. VRNA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
FIX Comfort Systems USA, Inc.	101.37%	120.86%	106.89%	79.62%	16.98%	88.98%	6.73%	15.07%	0.73%	18.53%
VRNA Verona Pharma plc	0.00%	130.21%	133.60%	-23.92%	288.84%	-4.00%	21.74%	-40.41%	-18.71%	-12.07%

Correlation

The correlation between FIX and VRNA is -0.00, 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	-0.00
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.23
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.19
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 27, 2017	0.14

The correlation between FIX and VRNA shifts across timeframes, from -0.00 (1 year) to 0.23 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap FIX : $66.19B VRNA : $9.72B
EPS FIX : $34.64 VRNA : -$0.69
PS Ratio FIX : 6.54 VRNA : 57.97
PB Ratio FIX : 23.51 VRNA : 34.92
Total Revenue (TTM) FIX : $10.14B VRNA : $167.65M
Gross Profit (TTM) FIX : $2.55B VRNA : $159.52M
EBITDA (TTM) FIX : $1.70B VRNA : -$40.86M

Return for Risk

FIX vs. VRNA — Risk / Return Rank

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

FIX

FIX Risk / Return Rank: 99
FIX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
FIX Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
FIX Omega Ratio Rank: 97
FIX Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
FIX Martin Ratio Rank: 99

VRNA

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

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.

FIX vs. VRNA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). 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.

	FIX	VRNA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	5.13	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.93	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.66	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	17.58	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	59.47	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	FIX	VRNA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-93.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.78%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-46.05%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-46.05%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-49.68%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.03%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-38.06%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.66%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	FIX	VRNA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	15.34%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.30%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	54.05%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.66%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	42.44%	—	—

Dividends

FIX vs. VRNA - Dividend Comparison

FIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.14%, while VRNA has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
FIX Comfort Systems USA, Inc.	0.14%	0.21%	0.28%	0.41%	0.49%	0.49%	0.81%	0.79%	0.76%	0.68%	0.83%	0.88%
VRNA Verona Pharma plc	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

FIX vs. VRNA - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and Verona Pharma plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

FIX - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. reported a gross profit of 754.41M and revenue of 2.87B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 26.3%.

VRNA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported a gross profit of 71.68M and revenue of 75.14M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 95.4%.

FIX - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. reported an operating income of 485.72M and revenue of 2.87B, resulting in an operating margin of 17.0%.

VRNA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported an operating income of 9.69M and revenue of 75.14M, resulting in an operating margin of 12.9%.

FIX - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comfort Systems USA, Inc. reported a net income of 370.38M and revenue of 2.87B, resulting in a net margin of 12.9%.

VRNA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported a net income of 8.69M and revenue of 75.14M, resulting in a net margin of 11.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FIX and VRNA in my portfolio?

FIX and VRNA have a correlation of -0.00, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.