HMY vs. NGD

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

HMY (Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited) and NGD (New Gold Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. A 0.55 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

HMY vs. NGD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) and New Gold Inc. (NGD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HMY

• 1D: -5.11%
• 1M: -3.70%
• YTD: -17.33%
• 6M: -23.38%
• 1Y: 16.59%
• 3Y*: 59.14%
• 5Y*: 34.93%
• 10Y*: 17.57%

NGD

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

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

HMY vs. NGD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HMY Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited	-17.33%	145.47%	35.39%	82.51%	-16.42%	-10.25%	28.93%	102.79%	-4.28%	-12.94%
NGD New Gold Inc.	4.25%	251.21%	69.86%	48.98%	-34.67%	-31.51%	148.86%	16.28%	-77.00%	-6.00%

Correlation

The correlation between HMY and NGD is 0.63, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.63
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.63
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.61
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.56
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 18, 2004	0.55

The correlation between HMY and NGD has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.55 to 0.63 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

EPS HMY : ZAR 41.64 NGD : $1.61
PE Ratio HMY : 6.36 NGD : 5.64
PEG Ratio HMY : 0.02 NGD : 0.01
PS Ratio HMY : 1.11 NGD : 3.30
Total Revenue (TTM) HMY : ZAR 150.28B NGD : $1.46B
Gross Profit (TTM) HMY : ZAR 57.55B NGD : $758.26M
EBITDA (TTM) HMY : ZAR 55.56B NGD : $1.19B

Return for Risk

HMY vs. NGD — Risk / Return Rank

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

HMY

HMY Risk / Return Rank: 50
HMY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 51
HMY Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
HMY Omega Ratio Rank: 50
HMY Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
HMY Martin Ratio Rank: 51

NGD

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.

HMY vs. NGD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (HMY) and New Gold Inc. (NGD). 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.

	HMY	NGD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.25	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.81	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.10	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.34	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.74	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HMY	NGD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-97.04%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-48.85%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-48.85%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-62.48%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-71.05%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-36.82%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-52.73%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	22.43%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HMY	NGD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	20.93%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	49.96%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	65.75%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	58.74%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	61.19%	—	—

Dividends

HMY vs. NGD - Dividend Comparison

HMY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.49%, while NGD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
HMY Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited	2.49%	1.07%	1.59%	0.66%	1.14%	2.23%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	3.13%	1.37%
NGD New Gold Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HMY and NGD in my portfolio?

HMY and NGD have a correlation of 0.63, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.