MDC vs. HD

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (MDC) and The Home Depot, Inc. (HD).

Performance

MDC vs. HD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (MDC) and The Home Depot, Inc. (HD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

MDC vs. HD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
MDC M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	15.00%	83.57%	-40.15%	27.94%	31.91%	51.94%	-8.24%	38.55%
HD The Home Depot, Inc.	-3.78%	-9.33%	15.00%	12.77%	-21.98%	59.51%	24.50%	30.56%	-7.30%	44.61%

Fundamentals

EPS MDC : $0.97 HD : $14.23
PE Ratio MDC : 65.26 HD : 23.11
PS Ratio MDC : 40.91 HD : 1.99
Total Revenue (TTM) MDC : $117.70M HD : $164.68B
Gross Profit (TTM) MDC : $561.99M HD : $54.87B
EBITDA (TTM) MDC : $81.22M HD : $24.24B

Returns By Period

MDC

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

HD

• 1D: 1.67%
• 1M: -13.04%
• YTD: -3.78%
• 6M: -17.76%
• 1Y: -7.99%
• 3Y*: 6.33%
• 5Y*: 3.84%
• 10Y*: 11.97%

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

Return for Risk

MDC vs. HD — Risk / Return Rank

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

HD

HD Risk / Return Rank: 28
HD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 26
HD Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
HD Omega Ratio Rank: 23
HD Calmar Ratio Rank: 35
HD Martin Ratio Rank: 33

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.

MDC vs. HD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (MDC) and The Home Depot, Inc. (HD). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	MDC	HD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.34	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.49	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.69	—

Correlation

The correlation between MDC and HD is 0.28, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

MDC vs. HD - Dividend Comparison

MDC has not paid dividends to shareholders, while HD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.81%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MDC M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.87%	3.80%	6.33%	2.99%	2.86%	3.09%	4.27%	2.90%	3.71%	3.92%
HD The Home Depot, Inc.	2.81%	2.67%	2.31%	2.41%	2.41%	1.59%	2.26%	2.49%	2.40%	1.88%	2.06%	1.78%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	MDC	HD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-70.46%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-23.25%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-34.73%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-37.99%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-21.33%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-20.59%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.17%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MDC	HD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.23%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.87%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	23.38%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	23.75%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	24.61%	—

Financials