HAL vs. ACHR

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

HAL (Halliburton Company) and ACHR (Archer Aviation Inc.) are both stocks. HAL operates in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services (Energy), while ACHR operates in Aerospace & Defense (Industrials). Over the past 5 years, HAL returned 12.63%/yr vs -12.65%/yr for ACHR. At a 0.14 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HAL vs. ACHR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Halliburton Company (HAL) and Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, HAL achieves a 41.41% return, which is significantly higher than ACHR's -32.45% return.

HAL

• 1D: -0.40%
• 1M: -3.05%
• YTD: 41.41%
• 6M: 39.63%
• 1Y: 84.34%
• 3Y*: 9.02%
• 5Y*: 12.63%
• 10Y*: 0.88%

ACHR

• 1D: -4.15%
• 1M: -22.09%
• YTD: -32.45%
• 6M: -38.80%
• 1Y: -56.69%
• 3Y*: 4.91%
• 5Y*: -12.65%
• 10Y*: —

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

HAL vs. ACHR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
HAL Halliburton Company	41.41%	7.02%	-23.19%	-6.47%	74.45%	21.99%	-5.88%
ACHR Archer Aviation Inc.	-32.45%	-22.87%	58.79%	228.34%	-69.04%	-39.96%	-0.89%

Correlation

The correlation between HAL and ACHR is 0.09, 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	0.09
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.17
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.14
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 18, 2020	0.14

Fundamentals

Market Cap HAL : $33.22B ACHR : $3.90B
EPS HAL : $1.82 ACHR : -$1.36
PS Ratio HAL : 1.51 ACHR : 1.46K
PB Ratio HAL : 3.07 ACHR : 1.87
Total Revenue (TTM) HAL : $22.17B ACHR : $1.90M
Gross Profit (TTM) HAL : $3.40B ACHR : $300.00K
EBITDA (TTM) HAL : $3.83B ACHR : -$712.00M

Return for Risk

HAL vs. ACHR — Risk / Return Rank

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

HAL

HAL Risk / Return Rank: 92
HAL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 92
HAL Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
HAL Omega Ratio Rank: 87
HAL Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
HAL Martin Ratio Rank: 94

ACHR

ACHR Risk / Return Rank: 10
ACHR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 10
ACHR Sortino Ratio Rank: 10
ACHR Omega Ratio Rank: 12
ACHR Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
ACHR Martin Ratio Rank: 10

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.

HAL vs. ACHR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Halliburton Company (HAL) and Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR). 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.

	HAL	ACHR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.31	-0.80	+3.11
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.05	-1.16	+4.21
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.36	0.87	+0.49
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	6.47	-0.89	+7.36
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	16.47	-1.39	+17.86

HAL vs. ACHR - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HAL Sharpe Ratio is 2.31, which is higher than the ACHR Sharpe Ratio of -0.80. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HAL and ACHR, 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

HAL vs. ACHR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HAL drawdown since its inception was -92.99%, roughly equal to the maximum ACHR drawdown of -90.49%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HAL and ACHR.

Drawdown Indicators

	HAL	ACHR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.99%	-90.49%	-2.50%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-13.10%	-63.78%	+50.68%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-54.01%	-63.78%	+9.77%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-54.01%	-84.00%	+29.99%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-91.45%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.89%	-70.36%	+37.47%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-39.12%	-62.48%	+23.36%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	5.14%	41.04%	-35.90%

Volatility

HAL vs. ACHR - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Halliburton Company (HAL) is 9.32%, while Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) has a volatility of 21.42%. This indicates that HAL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ACHR based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HAL	ACHR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.32%	21.42%	-12.10%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.13%	44.68%	-20.55%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.76%	70.77%	-34.01%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	40.18%	84.32%	-44.14%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	45.96%	82.16%	-36.20%

Dividends

HAL vs. ACHR - Dividend Comparison

HAL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.72%, while ACHR has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ACHR Archer Aviation 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%
HAL Halliburton Company	1.72%	2.41%	2.50%	1.77%	1.22%	0.79%	1.67%	2.94%	2.71%	1.47%	1.33%	2.12%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HAL and ACHR in my portfolio?

HAL and ACHR have a correlation of 0.09, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, HAL or ACHR?

ACHR has higher volatility (21.42%) compared to HAL (9.32%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HAL dropped -92.99% vs ACHR's -90.49%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HAL currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.31 vs -0.80), 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.