LAC vs. VMW

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

LAC (Lithium Americas Corp.) and VMW (VMware, Inc.) are both stocks. LAC operates in Other Industrial Metals & Mining (Basic Materials), while VMW operates in Software - Infrastructure (Technology). At a correlation of -0.03, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

LAC vs. VMW - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) and VMware, Inc. (VMW). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

LAC

• 1D: 3.17%
• 1M: -9.18%
• YTD: 4.36%
• 6M: -11.13%
• 1Y: 71.70%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VMW

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

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

LAC vs. VMW - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
LAC Lithium Americas Corp.	4.36%	46.80%	-53.59%	-27.19%
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	-14.42%

Correlation

The correlation between LAC and VMW 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 (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 2, 2023	-0.03

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) LAC : $0.00 VMW : $13.61B
Gross Profit (TTM) LAC : -$580.22K VMW : $11.05B
EBITDA (TTM) LAC : -$52.10M VMW : $2.61B

Return for Risk

LAC vs. VMW — Risk / Return Rank

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

LAC

LAC Risk / Return Rank: 69
LAC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
LAC Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
LAC Omega Ratio Rank: 76
LAC Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
LAC Martin Ratio Rank: 61

VMW

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.

LAC vs. VMW - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) and VMware, Inc. (VMW). 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.

	LAC	VMW	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.56	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.21	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.25	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.16	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.77	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	LAC	VMW	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-81.83%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-63.08%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-61.18%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-63.13%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	41.47%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	LAC	VMW	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	22.78%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	53.55%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	132.17%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	101.55%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	101.55%	—	—

Dividends

LAC vs. VMW - Dividend Comparison

Neither LAC nor VMW has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
LAC Lithium Americas Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	23.65%	0.00%	0.00%	19.55%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both LAC and VMW in my portfolio?

LAC and VMW 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.