FUL vs. FEAM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

FUL (H.B. Fuller Company) and FEAM (5E Advanced Materials Inc) are both stocks. Both operate in the Specialty Chemicals industry within the Basic Materials sector. Over the past 3 years, FUL returned -0.96%/yr vs -71.38%/yr for FEAM. At a 0.20 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

FUL vs. FEAM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) and 5E Advanced Materials Inc (FEAM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, FUL achieves a 6.10% return, which is significantly higher than FEAM's -39.02% return.

FUL

• 1D: 1.26%
• 1M: 4.44%
• YTD: 6.10%
• 6M: 7.99%
• 1Y: 16.04%
• 3Y*: -0.96%
• 5Y*: -0.76%
• 10Y*: 4.32%

FEAM

• 1D: 3.91%
• 1M: 5.68%
• YTD: -39.02%
• 6M: -50.66%
• 1Y: -57.04%
• 3Y*: -71.38%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

FUL vs. FEAM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
FUL H.B. Fuller Company	6.10%	-10.46%	-16.19%	14.97%	9.58%
FEAM 5E Advanced Materials Inc	-39.02%	-79.28%	-54.61%	-82.11%	-76.13%

Correlation

The correlation between FUL and FEAM 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	0.12
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 16, 2022	0.20

The correlation between FUL and FEAM shifts across timeframes, from 0.03 (1 year) to 0.20 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap FUL : $3.48B FEAM : $64.94M
EPS FUL : $2.88 FEAM : -$1.76
PB Ratio FUL : 1.68 FEAM : 0.89
Total Revenue (TTM) FUL : $3.46B FEAM : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) FUL : $1.11B FEAM : -$10.56M
EBITDA (TTM) FUL : $495.48M FEAM : -$22.23M

Return for Risk

FUL vs. FEAM — Risk / Return Rank

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

FUL

FUL Risk / Return Rank: 53
FUL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 56
FUL Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
FUL Omega Ratio Rank: 49
FUL Calmar Ratio Rank: 52
FUL Martin Ratio Rank: 56

FEAM

FEAM Risk / Return Rank: 19
FEAM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 19
FEAM Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
FEAM Omega Ratio Rank: 24
FEAM Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
FEAM Martin Ratio Rank: 16

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.

FUL vs. FEAM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) and 5E Advanced Materials Inc (FEAM). 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.

	FUL	FEAM	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.46	-0.51	+0.97
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.95	-0.31	+1.26
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.11	0.97	+0.14
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.52	-0.70	+1.22
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	1.62	-1.13	+2.75
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

FUL vs. FEAM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current FUL Sharpe Ratio is 0.46, which is higher than the FEAM Sharpe Ratio of -0.51. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of FUL and FEAM, 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

	FUL	FEAM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.46	-0.51	+0.97
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.14	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.27	-0.70	+0.97

Drawdowns

FUL vs. FEAM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum FUL drawdown since its inception was -68.25%, smaller than the maximum FEAM drawdown of -99.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FUL and FEAM.

Drawdown Indicators

	FUL	FEAM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-68.25%	-99.84%	+31.59%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.97%	-82.66%	+55.69%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-43.45%	-98.85%	+55.40%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-43.45%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-56.29%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-25.42%	-99.76%	+74.34%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-18.76%	-86.36%	+67.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.61%	51.01%	-42.40%

Volatility

FUL vs. FEAM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for H.B. Fuller Company (FUL) is 11.44%, while 5E Advanced Materials Inc (FEAM) has a volatility of 35.21%. This indicates that FUL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FEAM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	FUL	FEAM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.44%	35.21%	-23.77%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.32%	72.62%	-46.30%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	34.73%	113.25%	-78.52%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.37%	109.56%	-80.19%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	31.10%	109.56%	-78.46%

Dividends

FUL vs. FEAM - Dividend Comparison

FUL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.52%, while FEAM has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
FEAM 5E Advanced Materials 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%
FUL H.B. Fuller Company	1.52%	1.56%	1.29%	0.99%	1.03%	0.82%	1.25%	1.23%	1.44%	1.10%	1.14%	1.40%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both FUL and FEAM in my portfolio?

FUL and FEAM 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, FUL or FEAM?

FEAM has higher volatility (35.21%) compared to FUL (11.44%). In terms of maximum drawdown, FUL dropped -68.25% vs FEAM's -99.84%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

FUL currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.46 vs -0.51), 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.