NN vs. INTC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

NN (NextNav Inc.) and INTC (Intel Corporation) are both stocks. NN operates in Internet Content & Information (Communication Services), while INTC operates in Semiconductors (Technology). Over the past 3 years, NN returned 100.65%/yr vs 54.29%/yr for INTC. At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

NN vs. INTC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in NextNav Inc. (NN) and Intel Corporation (INTC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, NN achieves a 29.63% return, which is significantly lower than INTC's 205.45% return.

NN

• 1D: 7.58%
• 1M: 19.04%
• YTD: 29.63%
• 6M: 48.35%
• 1Y: 85.47%
• 3Y*: 100.65%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

INTC

• 1D: 4.43%
• 1M: 17.68%
• YTD: 205.45%
• 6M: 157.56%
• 1Y: 455.50%
• 3Y*: 54.29%
• 5Y*: 16.51%
• 10Y*: 16.05%

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

NN vs. INTC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
NN NextNav Inc.	29.63%	6.94%	249.66%	51.88%	-66.55%	-19.34%
INTC Intel Corporation	205.45%	84.04%	-59.57%	94.56%	-46.64%	7.86%

Correlation

The correlation between NN and INTC is 0.20, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.20
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.23
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 29, 2021	0.22

Fundamentals

Market Cap NN : $3.27B INTC : $572.90B
EPS NN : -$1.00 INTC : -$0.67
PS Ratio NN : 758.03 INTC : 9.87
Total Revenue (TTM) NN : $4.03M INTC : $53.76B
Gross Profit (TTM) NN : -$10.72M INTC : $19.05B
EBITDA (TTM) NN : -$81.67M INTC : $8.83B

Return for Risk

NN vs. INTC — Risk / Return Rank

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

NN

NN Risk / Return Rank: 75
NN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
NN Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
NN Omega Ratio Rank: 74
NN Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
NN Martin Ratio Rank: 77

INTC

INTC Risk / Return Rank: 98
INTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
INTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 98
INTC Omega Ratio Rank: 96
INTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
INTC Martin Ratio Rank: 99

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.

NN vs. INTC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for NextNav Inc. (NN) and Intel Corporation (INTC). 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.

	NN	INTC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.23	6.39	-5.17
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.82	5.23	-3.42
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.26	1.66	-0.40
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.35	19.00	-16.66
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.64	45.69	-40.04
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

NN vs. INTC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current NN Sharpe Ratio is 1.23, which is lower than the INTC Sharpe Ratio of 6.39. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of NN and INTC, 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

	NN	INTC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.23	6.39	-5.17
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.32	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.37	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.21	0.36	-0.15

Drawdowns

NN vs. INTC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum NN drawdown since its inception was -86.54%, which is greater than INTC's maximum drawdown of -82.25%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NN and INTC.

Drawdown Indicators

	NN	INTC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-86.54%	-82.25%	-4.29%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-36.62%	-24.17%	-12.45%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-47.78%	-63.80%	+16.02%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-65.95%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-70.80%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.03%	-12.92%	+5.89%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-45.93%	-36.68%	-9.25%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.20%	10.03%	+5.17%

Volatility

NN vs. INTC - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for NextNav Inc. (NN) is 20.41%, while Intel Corporation (INTC) has a volatility of 24.93%. This indicates that NN experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than INTC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	NN	INTC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	20.41%	24.93%	-4.52%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	59.62%	56.51%	+3.11%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	70.13%	71.89%	-1.76%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	76.90%	51.58%	+25.32%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	76.90%	43.77%	+33.13%

Dividends

NN vs. INTC - Dividend Comparison

Neither NN nor INTC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
INTC Intel Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	1.87%	1.47%	5.52%	2.70%	2.65%	2.11%	2.56%	2.33%	2.87%	2.79%
NN NextNav Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both NN and INTC in my portfolio?

NN and INTC have a correlation of 0.20, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, NN or INTC?

INTC has higher volatility (24.93%) compared to NN (20.41%). In terms of maximum drawdown, NN dropped -86.54% vs INTC's -82.25%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

INTC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (6.39 vs 1.23), 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.