MU vs. GOLD

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

MU (Micron Technology, Inc.) and GOLD (Barrick Mining Corporation) are both stocks. MU operates in Semiconductors (Technology), while GOLD operates in Gold (Basic Materials). At a 0.25 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

MU vs. GOLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, MU achieves a 244.07% return, which is significantly higher than GOLD's 31.00% return.

MU

• 1D: -1.43%
• 1M: 35.46%
• YTD: 244.07%
• 6M: 307.41%
• 1Y: 751.18%
• 3Y*: 144.69%
• 5Y*: 66.21%
• 10Y*: 55.83%

GOLD

• 1D: 2.17%
• 1M: 14.78%
• YTD: 31.00%
• 6M: 40.62%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

MU vs. GOLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
MU Micron Technology, Inc.	244.07%	18.74%
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	31.00%	13.01%

Correlation

The correlation between MU and GOLD is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 2, 2025	0.25

Fundamentals

Market Cap MU : $1.12T GOLD : $1.17B
EPS MU : $21.26 GOLD : $3.06
PE Ratio MU : 46.18 GOLD : 14.44
PS Ratio MU : 19.16 GOLD : 0.05
PB Ratio MU : 15.44 GOLD : 1.38
Total Revenue (TTM) MU : $58.12B GOLD : $23.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) MU : $33.96B GOLD : $169.58M
EBITDA (TTM) MU : $25.99B GOLD : -$162.41M

Return for Risk

MU vs. GOLD — Risk / Return Rank

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

MU

MU Risk / Return Rank: 99
MU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 100
MU Sortino Ratio Rank: 99
MU Omega Ratio Rank: 98
MU Calmar Ratio Rank: 100
MU Martin Ratio Rank: 100

GOLD

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.

MU vs. GOLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). 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.

	MU	GOLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	10.83	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	6.14	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.78	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	24.91	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	94.64	—	—

Drawdowns

MU vs. GOLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum MU drawdown since its inception was -98.25%, which is greater than GOLD's maximum drawdown of -40.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MU and GOLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	MU	GOLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.25%	-40.58%	-57.67%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-30.28%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-57.63%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-57.63%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-57.63%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-9.07%	-30.46%	+21.39%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-58.16%	-18.05%	-40.11%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.95%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	MU	GOLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	32.86%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	57.74%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	69.66%	58.55%	+11.11%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.18%	58.55%	-5.37%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	50.12%	58.55%	-8.43%

Dividends

MU vs. GOLD - Dividend Comparison

MU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.05%, less than GOLD's 0.90% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	0.90%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
MU Micron Technology, Inc.	0.05%	0.16%	0.55%	0.54%	0.89%	0.21%

Financials

MU vs. GOLD - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Micron Technology, Inc. and Barrick Mining Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

MU - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. reported a gross profit of 17.75B and revenue of 23.86B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 74.4%.

GOLD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a gross profit of 176.58M and revenue of 10.35B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 1.7%.

MU - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. reported an operating income of 16.13B and revenue of 23.86B, resulting in an operating margin of 67.6%.

GOLD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported an operating income of 106.13M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in an operating margin of 1.0%.

MU - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Micron Technology, Inc. reported a net income of 13.79B and revenue of 23.86B, resulting in a net margin of 57.8%.

GOLD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a net income of 59.49M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in a net margin of 0.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both MU and GOLD in my portfolio?

MU and GOLD have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.