NVS vs. HD
NVS (Novartis AG) and HD (The Home Depot, Inc.) are both stocks. NVS operates in Drug Manufacturers - General (Healthcare), while HD operates in Home Improvement Retail (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 10 years, NVS returned 11.14%/yr vs 12.81%/yr for HD. At a 0.28 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
NVS vs. HD - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, NVS achieves a 14.40% return, which is significantly higher than HD's -3.21% return. Over the past 10 years, NVS has underperformed HD with an annualized return of 11.14%, while HD has yielded a comparatively higher 12.81% annualized return.
NVS
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- 2.22%
- YTD
- 14.40%
- 6M
- 18.98%
- 1Y
- 30.60%
- 3Y*
- 19.57%
- 5Y*
- 14.77%
- 10Y*
- 11.14%
HD
- 1D
- 0.73%
- 1M
- 9.35%
- YTD
- -3.21%
- 6M
- -7.39%
- 1Y
- -7.17%
- 3Y*
- 5.70%
- 5Y*
- 3.66%
- 10Y*
- 12.81%
NVS vs. HD - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NVS Novartis AG | 14.40% | 46.95% | 0.02% | 16.14% | 8.06% | -3.65% | 3.34% | 13.92% | 5.95% | 19.42% |
HD The Home Depot, Inc. | -3.21% | -9.33% | 15.00% | 12.77% | -21.98% | 59.51% | 24.50% | 30.56% | -7.30% | 44.61% |
Correlation
The correlation between NVS and HD is 0.43, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.43 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.31 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.28 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.29 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 7, 1996 | 0.28 |
The correlation between NVS and HD shifts across timeframes, from 0.28 (5 years) to 0.43 (1 year), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.
Fundamentals
NVS:
$293.28B
HD:
$327.08B
NVS:
$6.99
HD:
$14.08
NVS:
21.90
HD:
23.33
NVS:
5.29
HD:
1.96
NVS:
7.62
HD:
23.57
NVS:
$56.05B
HD:
$166.59B
NVS:
$42.19B
HD:
$55.19B
NVS:
$22.40B
HD:
$23.12B
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Return for Risk
NVS vs. HD — Risk / Return Rank
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NVS vs. HD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Novartis AG (NVS) 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.
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.
| NVS | HD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.77 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.38 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.26 | 0.97 | +0.29 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | -0.25 | +2.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.88 | -0.50 | +6.38 |
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Drawdowns
NVS vs. HD - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum NVS drawdown since its inception was -42.10%, smaller than the maximum HD drawdown of -70.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for NVS and HD.
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Drawdown Indicators
| NVS | HD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.10% | -70.46% | +28.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.65% | -28.81% | +16.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.95% | -28.84% | +8.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.42% | -34.73% | +14.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.03% | -37.99% | +11.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.46% | -20.86% | +14.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.92% | -20.60% | +9.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.23% | 14.34% | -9.11% |
Volatility
NVS vs. HD - Volatility Comparison
Novartis AG (NVS) has a higher volatility of 7.18% compared to The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) at 6.82%. This indicates that NVS's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| NVS | HD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 7.18% | 6.82% | +0.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.96% | 17.97% | -3.01% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.02% | 23.74% | -2.72% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.89% | 24.12% | -5.23% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.64% | 24.84% | -5.20% |
Dividends
NVS vs. HD - Dividend Comparison
NVS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.12%, more than HD's 2.82% yield.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HD The Home Depot, Inc. | 2.82% | 2.67% | 2.31% | 2.41% | 2.41% | 1.59% | 2.26% | 2.49% | 2.40% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% |
NVS Novartis AG | 3.12% | 2.90% | 3.84% | 3.44% | 3.70% | 3.86% | 3.22% | 3.03% | 3.47% | 3.24% | 3.73% | 3.10% |
Financials
NVS vs. HD - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Novartis AG and The Home Depot, Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
NVS vs. HD - Profitability Comparison
NVS - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Novartis AG reported a gross profit of 10.07B and revenue of 13.52B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 74.4%.
HD - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported a gross profit of 13.78B and revenue of 41.77B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 33.0%.
NVS - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Novartis AG reported an operating income of 4.24B and revenue of 13.52B, resulting in an operating margin of 31.3%.
HD - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported an operating income of 4.98B and revenue of 41.77B, resulting in an operating margin of 11.9%.
NVS - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Novartis AG reported a net income of 3.16B and revenue of 13.52B, resulting in a net margin of 23.3%.
HD - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. reported a net income of 3.29B and revenue of 41.77B, resulting in a net margin of 7.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions
NVS and HD have a correlation of 0.43, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
NVS has higher volatility (7.18%) compared to HD (6.82%). In terms of maximum drawdown, NVS dropped -42.10% vs HD's -70.46%.
NVS currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.47 vs -0.30), 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.
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