LC vs. NIU
LC (LendingClub Corporation) and NIU (Niu Technologies) are both stocks. LC operates in Credit Services (Financial Services), while NIU operates in Auto Manufacturers (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 5 years, LC returned -0.26%/yr vs -42.31%/yr for NIU. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
LC vs. NIU - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LC achieves a 1.43% return, which is significantly higher than NIU's -34.98% return.
LC
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 22.90%
- YTD
- 1.43%
- 6M
- -2.29%
- 1Y
- 71.82%
- 3Y*
- 27.04%
- 5Y*
- -0.26%
- 10Y*
- -1.97%
NIU
- 1D
- -3.90%
- 1M
- -17.92%
- YTD
- -34.98%
- 6M
- -39.76%
- 1Y
- -45.28%
- 3Y*
- -20.29%
- 5Y*
- -42.31%
- 10Y*
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LC vs. NIU - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LC LendingClub Corporation | 1.43% | 16.99% | 85.24% | -0.68% | -63.61% | 128.98% | -16.32% | -4.03% | -26.54% |
NIU Niu Technologies | -34.98% | 69.27% | -18.26% | -58.13% | -67.54% | -42.57% | 228.84% | 21.86% | -17.65% |
Correlation
The correlation between LC and NIU is 0.27, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 19, 2018 | 0.30 |
Fundamentals
LC:
$2.25B
NIU:
$159.27M
LC:
$1.49
NIU:
-CN¥1.14
LC:
1.74
NIU:
0.24
LC:
1.48
NIU:
1.32
LC:
$1.30B
NIU:
CN¥4.52B
LC:
$872.66M
NIU:
CN¥881.65M
LC:
$309.10M
NIU:
-CN¥128.12M
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Return for Risk
LC vs. NIU — Risk / Return Rank
LC
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NIU
LC vs. NIU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for LendingClub Corporation (LC) and Niu Technologies (NIU). 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.
| LC | NIU | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.80 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 0.90 | +0.35 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.96 | -0.70 | +2.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.35 | -1.26 | +5.61 |
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Drawdowns
LC vs. NIU - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LC drawdown since its inception was -96.84%, roughly equal to the maximum NIU drawdown of -96.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LC and NIU.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LC | NIU | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -96.84% | -96.70% | -0.14% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -38.28% | -64.57% | +26.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -53.53% | -64.57% | +11.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -89.48% | -95.19% | +5.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -89.48% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -86.23% | -96.01% | +9.78% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -83.58% | -65.77% | -17.81% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.16% | 36.00% | -18.84% |
Volatility
LC vs. NIU - Volatility Comparison
LendingClub Corporation (LC) and Niu Technologies (NIU) have volatilities of 15.60% and 15.23%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LC | NIU | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 15.60% | 15.23% | +0.37% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 41.56% | 44.31% | -2.75% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 55.55% | 66.03% | -10.48% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 65.16% | 75.52% | -10.36% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 63.12% | 74.84% | -11.72% |
Dividends
LC vs. NIU - Dividend Comparison
Neither LC nor NIU has paid dividends to shareholders.
Financials
LC vs. NIU - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between LendingClub Corporation and Niu Technologies. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
LC vs. NIU - Profitability Comparison
LC - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, LendingClub Corporation reported a gross profit of 177.54M and revenue of 261.21M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 68.0%.
NIU - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Niu Technologies reported a gross profit of 157.59M and revenue of 904.02M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 17.4%.
LC - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, LendingClub Corporation reported an operating income of 122.12M and revenue of 261.21M, resulting in an operating margin of 46.8%.
NIU - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Niu Technologies reported an operating income of -104.37M and revenue of 904.02M, resulting in an operating margin of -11.6%.
LC - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, LendingClub Corporation reported a net income of 51.60M and revenue of 261.21M, resulting in a net margin of 19.8%.
NIU - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Niu Technologies reported a net income of -93.35M and revenue of 904.02M, resulting in a net margin of -10.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
LC and NIU have a correlation of 0.27, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
LC has higher volatility (15.60%) compared to NIU (15.23%). In terms of maximum drawdown, LC dropped -96.84% vs NIU's -96.70%.
LC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.35 vs -0.69), 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.
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