GLOB vs. DESP

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

GLOB (Globant S.A.) and DESP (Despegar.com, Corp.) are both stocks. GLOB operates in Information Technology Services (Technology), while DESP operates in Travel Services (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.25 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

GLOB vs. DESP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Globant S.A. (GLOB) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

GLOB

• 1D: -6.17%
• 1M: -1.27%
• YTD: -39.31%
• 6M: -42.85%
• 1Y: -58.93%
• 3Y*: -40.53%
• 5Y*: -28.57%
• 10Y*: 0.34%

DESP

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

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

GLOB vs. DESP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
GLOB Globant S.A.	-39.31%	-69.51%	-9.90%	41.52%	-46.46%	44.34%	105.20%	88.30%	21.22%	22.94%
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	1.30%	103.49%	84.41%	-47.60%	-23.58%	-4.97%	8.62%	-54.84%	-13.53%

Correlation

The correlation between GLOB and DESP is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.17
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 21, 2017	0.25

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) GLOB : $2.45B DESP : $774.06M
Gross Profit (TTM) GLOB : $800.13M DESP : $565.92M
EBITDA (TTM) GLOB : $335.92M DESP : $169.77M

Return for Risk

GLOB vs. DESP — Risk / Return Rank

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

GLOB

GLOB Risk / Return Rank: 6
GLOB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
GLOB Sortino Ratio Rank: 4
GLOB Omega Ratio Rank: 5
GLOB Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
GLOB Martin Ratio Rank: 8

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.

GLOB vs. DESP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Globant S.A. (GLOB) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). 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.

	GLOB	DESP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-1.07	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-1.74	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.80	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.87	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.39	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	GLOB	DESP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-1.07	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.56	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.01	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.24	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	GLOB	DESP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-90.76%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-68.29%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-86.88%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-90.76%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-90.76%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-88.81%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-26.00%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	42.45%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	GLOB	DESP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	24.04%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	44.44%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	55.08%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	51.30%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	47.53%	—	—

Dividends

GLOB vs. DESP - Dividend Comparison

Neither GLOB nor DESP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both GLOB and DESP in my portfolio?

GLOB and DESP have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.