NRDS vs. IAS

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

NRDS (NerdWallet, Inc.) and IAS (Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.) are both stocks. NRDS operates in Credit Services (Financial Services), while IAS operates in Advertising Agencies (Communication Services). At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

NRDS vs. IAS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) and Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (IAS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

NRDS

• 1D: 0.85%
• 1M: -0.00%
• YTD: -38.38%
• 6M: -40.57%
• 1Y: -23.11%
• 3Y*: -6.82%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IAS

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

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

NRDS vs. IAS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
NRDS NerdWallet, Inc.	-38.38%	1.88%	-9.65%	53.33%	-38.26%	-33.83%
IAS Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.	0.00%	-0.96%	-27.45%	63.71%	-60.42%	-8.41%

Correlation

The correlation between NRDS and IAS is 0.15, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.15
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.32
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 4, 2021	0.36

Over the past year, the correlation between NRDS and IAS has dropped to 0.15 - well below their long-term average of 0.36, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap NRDS : $580.33M IAS : $1.76B
EPS NRDS : $0.93 IAS : $0.28
PE Ratio NRDS : 9.00 IAS : 37.31
PEG Ratio NRDS : 0.07 IAS : 0.22
PS Ratio NRDS : 0.73 IAS : 2.95
PB Ratio NRDS : 1.73 IAS : 1.59
Total Revenue (TTM) NRDS : $849.60M IAS : $590.67M
Gross Profit (TTM) NRDS : $790.50M IAS : $457.31M
EBITDA (TTM) NRDS : $128.50M IAS : $119.85M

Return for Risk

NRDS vs. IAS — Risk / Return Rank

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

NRDS

NRDS Risk / Return Rank: 24
NRDS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 21
NRDS Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
NRDS Omega Ratio Rank: 23
NRDS Calmar Ratio Rank: 27
NRDS Martin Ratio Rank: 24

IAS

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.

NRDS vs. IAS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for NerdWallet, Inc. (NRDS) and Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (IAS). 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.

	NRDS	IAS	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.48	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.39	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.95	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.44	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.91	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	NRDS	IAS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-77.00%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-52.42%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-55.36%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-70.49%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-57.24%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	25.41%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	NRDS	IAS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.49%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	35.01%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.40%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	68.42%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	68.42%	—	—

Dividends

NRDS vs. IAS - Dividend Comparison

Neither NRDS nor IAS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

NRDS vs. IAS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between NerdWallet, Inc. and Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

NRDS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, NerdWallet, Inc. reported a gross profit of 208.60M and revenue of 222.20M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 93.9%.

IAS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. reported a gross profit of 118.81M and revenue of 154.36M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 77.0%.

NRDS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, NerdWallet, Inc. reported an operating income of 27.20M and revenue of 222.20M, resulting in an operating margin of 12.2%.

IAS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. reported an operating income of 7.57M and revenue of 154.36M, resulting in an operating margin of 4.9%.

NRDS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, NerdWallet, Inc. reported a net income of 20.40M and revenue of 222.20M, resulting in a net margin of 9.2%.

IAS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. reported a net income of 7.05M and revenue of 154.36M, resulting in a net margin of 4.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both NRDS and IAS in my portfolio?

NRDS and IAS have a correlation of 0.15, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.