NICE vs. AGI

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

NICE (NICE Ltd.) and AGI (Alamos Gold Inc.) are both stocks. NICE operates in Software - Application (Technology), while AGI operates in Gold (Basic Materials). Over the past 10 years, NICE returned 4.49%/yr vs 12.40%/yr for AGI. At a 0.07 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

NICE vs. AGI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in NICE Ltd. (NICE) and Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, NICE achieves a -11.77% return, which is significantly higher than AGI's -23.48% return. Over the past 10 years, NICE has underperformed AGI with an annualized return of 4.49%, while AGI has yielded a comparatively higher 12.40% annualized return.

NICE

• 1D: 1.92%
• 1M: 13.24%
• 6M: -14.80%
• YTD: -11.77%
• 1Y: -35.59%
• 3Y*: -21.22%
• 5Y*: -17.19%
• 10Y*: 4.49%

AGI

• 1D: -1.41%
• 1M: -14.58%
• 6M: -29.40%
• YTD: -23.48%
• 1Y: 11.05%
• 3Y*: 35.85%
• 5Y*: 31.49%
• 10Y*: 12.40%

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

NICE vs. AGI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
NICE NICE Ltd.	-11.77%	-33.44%	-14.87%	3.75%	-36.66%	7.07%	82.75%	43.38%	17.73%	33.92%
AGI Alamos Gold Inc.	-23.48%	109.93%	37.72%	34.33%	33.11%	-11.00%	46.75%	68.42%	-44.49%	-4.57%

Correlation

The correlation between NICE and AGI 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 (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.03
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.04
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.08
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.04
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 17, 2003	0.07

Fundamentals

Market Cap NICE : $5.84B AGI : $12.37B
EPS NICE : $8.52 AGI : $2.52
PE Ratio NICE : 11.70 AGI : 11.71
PEG Ratio NICE : 0.35 AGI : 0.08
PS Ratio NICE : 2.06 AGI : 6.02
PB Ratio NICE : 1.64 AGI : 2.69
Total Revenue (TTM) NICE : $3.01B AGI : $2.07B
Gross Profit (TTM) NICE : $1.98B AGI : $1.22B
EBITDA (TTM) NICE : $841.27M AGI : $1.43B

Return for Risk

NICE vs. AGI — Risk / Return Rank

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

NICE

NICE Risk / Return Rank: 14
NICE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
NICE Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
NICE Omega Ratio Rank: 13
NICE Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
NICE Martin Ratio Rank: 16

AGI

AGI Risk / Return Rank: 53
AGI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 54
AGI Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
AGI Omega Ratio Rank: 51
AGI Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
AGI Martin Ratio Rank: 54

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.

NICE vs. AGI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for NICE Ltd. (NICE) and Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI). 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.

	NICE	AGI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.76	0.25	-1.01
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.89	0.68	-1.57
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.87	1.09	-0.22
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.76	0.28	-1.04
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.20	0.74	-1.94

NICE vs. AGI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current NICE Sharpe Ratio is -0.76, which is lower than the AGI Sharpe Ratio of 0.25. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of NICE and AGI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

NICE vs. AGI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum NICE drawdown since its inception was -93.23%, which is greater than AGI's maximum drawdown of -88.13%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NICE and AGI.

Drawdown Indicators

	NICE	AGI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-93.23%	-88.13%	-5.10%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-51.19%	-47.06%	-4.13%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-68.21%	-47.06%	-21.15%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-73.60%	-47.06%	-26.54%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-73.60%	-69.05%	-4.55%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-68.34%	-46.65%	-21.69%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-35.27%	-37.74%	+2.47%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	32.47%	17.85%	+14.62%

Volatility

NICE vs. AGI - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for NICE Ltd. (NICE) is 10.16%, while Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI) has a volatility of 19.40%. This indicates that NICE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AGI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	NICE	AGI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.16%	19.40%	-9.24%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	42.52%	45.42%	-2.90%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	51.48%	53.69%	-2.21%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	39.92%	41.82%	-1.90%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.27%	48.53%	-15.26%

Dividends

NICE vs. AGI - Dividend Comparison

NICE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while AGI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.44%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AGI Alamos Gold Inc.	0.44%	0.26%	0.54%	0.74%	0.99%	1.30%	0.74%	0.66%	0.56%	0.31%	0.29%	1.22%
NICE NICE Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.14%	0.76%	0.91%

Financials

NICE vs. AGI - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between NICE Ltd. and Alamos Gold Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

NICE - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, NICE Ltd. reported a gross profit of 493.46M and revenue of 766.53M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 64.4%.

AGI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Alamos Gold Inc. reported a gross profit of 376.02M and revenue of 588.43M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 63.9%.

NICE - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, NICE Ltd. reported an operating income of 126.41M and revenue of 766.53M, resulting in an operating margin of 16.5%.

AGI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Alamos Gold Inc. reported an operating income of 337.66M and revenue of 588.43M, resulting in an operating margin of 57.4%.

NICE - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, NICE Ltd. reported a net income of 46.69M and revenue of 766.53M, resulting in a net margin of 6.1%.

AGI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Alamos Gold Inc. reported a net income of 188.75M and revenue of 588.43M, resulting in a net margin of 32.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both NICE and AGI in my portfolio?

NICE and AGI 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.

Which is riskier, NICE or AGI?

AGI has higher volatility (19.40%) compared to NICE (10.16%). In terms of maximum drawdown, NICE dropped -93.23% vs AGI's -88.13%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

AGI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.25 vs -0.76), 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.