OKLO vs. VST

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

OKLO (Oklo Inc.) and VST (Vistra Corp.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry within the Utilities sector. Over the past 3 years, OKLO returned 77.54%/yr vs 84.11%/yr for VST. At a 0.32 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

OKLO vs. VST - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Oklo Inc. (OKLO) and Vistra Corp. (VST). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, OKLO achieves a -19.05% return, which is significantly lower than VST's -7.67% return.

OKLO

• 1D: -11.16%
• 1M: -27.04%
• YTD: -19.05%
• 6M: -44.50%
• 1Y: 23.18%
• 3Y*: 77.54%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VST

• 1D: -3.21%
• 1M: -6.02%
• YTD: -7.67%
• 6M: -10.77%
• 1Y: -12.49%
• 3Y*: 84.11%
• 5Y*: 56.68%
• 10Y*: —

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

OKLO vs. VST - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
OKLO Oklo Inc.	-19.05%	238.01%	101.04%	6.45%	0.71%	-1.30%
VST Vistra Corp.	-7.67%	17.66%	261.52%	70.73%	5.08%	23.35%

Correlation

The correlation between OKLO and VST is 0.41, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.41
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.43
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 9, 2021	0.32

The correlation between OKLO and VST shifts across timeframes, from 0.32 (all time) to 0.43 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS OKLO : -$0.85 VST : $8.60
Total Revenue (TTM) OKLO : $0.00 VST : $17.20B
Gross Profit (TTM) OKLO : -$149.00K VST : $1.12B
EBITDA (TTM) OKLO : -$172.42M VST : $4.34B

Return for Risk

OKLO vs. VST — Risk / Return Rank

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

OKLO

OKLO Risk / Return Rank: 51
OKLO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 50
OKLO Sortino Ratio Rank: 58
OKLO Omega Ratio Rank: 53
OKLO Calmar Ratio Rank: 49
OKLO Martin Ratio Rank: 48

VST

VST Risk / Return Rank: 30
VST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 30
VST Sortino Ratio Rank: 30
VST Omega Ratio Rank: 29
VST Calmar Ratio Rank: 31
VST Martin Ratio Rank: 30

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.

OKLO vs. VST - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Oklo Inc. (OKLO) and Vistra Corp. (VST). 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.

	OKLO	VST	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.22	-0.26	+0.48
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.15	-0.05	+1.20
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.12	0.99	+0.13
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.32	-0.33	+0.65
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.52	-0.62	+1.14
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

OKLO vs. VST - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current OKLO Sharpe Ratio is 0.22, which is higher than the VST Sharpe Ratio of -0.26. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of OKLO and VST, 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

	OKLO	VST	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.22	-0.26	+0.48
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.19	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.50	0.72	-0.21

Drawdowns

OKLO vs. VST - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum OKLO drawdown since its inception was -73.83%, which is greater than VST's maximum drawdown of -53.32%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OKLO and VST.

Drawdown Indicators

	OKLO	VST	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-73.83%	-53.32%	-20.51%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-73.83%	-38.01%	-35.82%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-73.83%	-48.80%	-25.03%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-48.80%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-66.64%	-31.55%	-35.09%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-17.95%	-13.69%	-4.26%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	44.79%	20.20%	+24.59%

Volatility

OKLO vs. VST - Volatility Comparison

Oklo Inc. (OKLO) has a higher volatility of 29.88% compared to Vistra Corp. (VST) at 14.79%. This indicates that OKLO's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VST based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	OKLO	VST	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	29.88%	14.79%	+15.09%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	70.95%	37.58%	+33.37%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	106.20%	48.30%	+57.90%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	85.98%	47.87%	+38.11%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	85.98%	42.19%	+43.79%

Dividends

OKLO vs. VST - Dividend Comparison

OKLO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while VST's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.61%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
OKLO Oklo Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VST Vistra Corp.	0.61%	0.56%	0.63%	2.13%	3.12%	2.64%	2.75%	2.17%	0.00%	0.00%	14.97%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both OKLO and VST in my portfolio?

OKLO and VST have a correlation of 0.41, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, OKLO or VST?

OKLO has higher volatility (29.88%) compared to VST (14.79%). In terms of maximum drawdown, OKLO dropped -73.83% vs VST's -53.32%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

OKLO currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.22 vs -0.26), 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.