LYFT vs. UBER

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

LYFT (Lyft, Inc.) and UBER (Uber Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Software - Application industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 5 years, LYFT returned -24.49%/yr vs 7.40%/yr for UBER. A 0.66 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

LYFT vs. UBER - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, LYFT achieves a -27.26% return, which is significantly lower than UBER's -12.26% return.

LYFT

• 1D: -0.14%
• 1M: 0.21%
• YTD: -27.26%
• 6M: -36.90%
• 1Y: -8.21%
• 3Y*: 13.72%
• 5Y*: -24.49%
• 10Y*: —

UBER

• 1D: 0.10%
• 1M: -3.03%
• YTD: -12.26%
• 6M: -20.94%
• 1Y: -13.13%
• 3Y*: 21.74%
• 5Y*: 7.40%
• 10Y*: —

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

LYFT vs. UBER - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
LYFT Lyft, Inc.	-27.26%	50.16%	-13.94%	36.03%	-74.21%	-13.03%	14.20%	-15.80%
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.	-12.26%	35.46%	-2.03%	148.97%	-41.02%	-17.78%	71.49%	-28.46%

Correlation

The correlation between LYFT and UBER is 0.48, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.48
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.53
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.65
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 13, 2019	0.66

The correlation between LYFT and UBER shifts across timeframes, from 0.48 (1 year) to 0.66 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap LYFT : $5.67B UBER : $148.50B
EPS LYFT : $6.90 UBER : $4.05
PE Ratio LYFT : 2.04 UBER : 17.68
PEG Ratio LYFT : 0.00 UBER : 0.11
PS Ratio LYFT : 0.90 UBER : 2.81
PB Ratio LYFT : 1.87 UBER : 6.00
Total Revenue (TTM) LYFT : $6.52B UBER : $53.69B
Gross Profit (TTM) LYFT : $2.82B UBER : $22.03B
EBITDA (TTM) LYFT : $51.76M UBER : $5.85B

Return for Risk

LYFT vs. UBER — Risk / Return Rank

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

LYFT

LYFT Risk / Return Rank: 33
LYFT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 34
LYFT Sortino Ratio Rank: 32
LYFT Omega Ratio Rank: 32
LYFT Calmar Ratio Rank: 34
LYFT Martin Ratio Rank: 35

UBER

UBER Risk / Return Rank: 24
UBER Sharpe Ratio Rank: 23
UBER Sortino Ratio Rank: 21
UBER Omega Ratio Rank: 22
UBER Calmar Ratio Rank: 26
UBER Martin Ratio Rank: 26

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.

LYFT vs. UBER - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER). 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.

	LYFT	UBER	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.17	-0.40	+0.24
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.11	-0.39	+0.50
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.01	0.96	+0.06
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.17	-0.43	+0.26
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.30	-0.76	+0.46
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

LYFT vs. UBER - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current LYFT Sharpe Ratio is -0.17, which is higher than the UBER Sharpe Ratio of -0.40. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of LYFT and UBER, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	LYFT	UBER	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.17	-0.40	+0.24
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.36	0.17	-0.53
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.31	0.16	-0.47

Drawdowns

LYFT vs. UBER - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum LYFT drawdown since its inception was -89.79%, which is greater than UBER's maximum drawdown of -68.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LYFT and UBER.

Drawdown Indicators

	LYFT	UBER	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-89.79%	-68.05%	-21.74%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-48.51%	-30.89%	-17.62%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-55.23%	-30.89%	-24.34%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-87.28%	-60.45%	-26.83%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-82.00%	-28.38%	-53.62%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-64.69%	-25.67%	-39.02%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	27.44%	17.22%	+10.22%

Volatility

LYFT vs. UBER - Volatility Comparison

Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) have volatilities of 11.57% and 11.90%, 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.

Volatility by Period

	LYFT	UBER	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.57%	11.90%	-0.33%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	34.76%	24.22%	+10.54%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	49.93%	32.60%	+17.33%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	67.45%	44.84%	+22.61%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	68.23%	50.70%	+17.53%

Dividends

LYFT vs. UBER - Dividend Comparison

Neither LYFT nor UBER has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

LYFT vs. UBER - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Lyft, Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

LYFT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lyft, Inc. reported a gross profit of 786.35M and revenue of 1.65B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 47.6%.

UBER - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported a gross profit of 5.95B and revenue of 13.20B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 45.0%.

LYFT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lyft, Inc. reported an operating income of -5.33M and revenue of 1.65B, resulting in an operating margin of -0.3%.

UBER - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.92B and revenue of 13.20B, resulting in an operating margin of 14.6%.

LYFT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Lyft, Inc. reported a net income of 14.25M and revenue of 1.65B, resulting in a net margin of 0.9%.

UBER - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported a net income of 263.00M and revenue of 13.20B, resulting in a net margin of 2.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both LYFT and UBER in my portfolio?

LYFT and UBER have a correlation of 0.48, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, LYFT or UBER?

UBER has higher volatility (11.90%) compared to LYFT (11.57%). In terms of maximum drawdown, LYFT dropped -89.79% vs UBER's -68.05%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

LYFT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.17 vs -0.40), 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.