OMC vs. IPG

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

OMC (Omnicom Group Inc.) and IPG (The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Advertising Agencies industry within the Communication Services sector. A 0.55 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

OMC vs. IPG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

OMC

• 1D: -1.97%
• 1M: -3.32%
• YTD: -7.77%
• 6M: 5.93%
• 1Y: 7.25%
• 3Y*: -3.67%
• 5Y*: 1.20%
• 10Y*: 2.40%

IPG

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

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

OMC vs. IPG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
OMC Omnicom Group Inc.	-7.77%	-2.62%	2.49%	9.57%	15.72%	21.88%	-19.58%	14.37%	3.94%	-11.93%
IPG The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.	0.00%	-8.88%	-10.46%	1.61%	-7.82%	64.69%	7.21%	16.96%	6.07%	-11.02%

Correlation

The correlation between OMC and IPG is 0.66, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.66
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.77
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.80
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.78
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 27, 1990	0.55

The correlation between OMC and IPG shifts across timeframes, from 0.55 (all time) to 0.80 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS OMC : $0.51 IPG : $1.49
PE Ratio OMC : 143.58 IPG : 16.44
PEG Ratio OMC : 8.95 IPG : 0.43
PS Ratio OMC : 0.55 IPG : 0.89
Total Revenue (TTM) OMC : $19.82B IPG : $10.21B
Gross Profit (TTM) OMC : $3.45B IPG : $1.86B
EBITDA (TTM) OMC : $1.14B IPG : $1.25B

Return for Risk

OMC vs. IPG — Risk / Return Rank

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

OMC

OMC Risk / Return Rank: 47
OMC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 48
OMC Sortino Ratio Rank: 43
OMC Omega Ratio Rank: 43
OMC Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
OMC Martin Ratio Rank: 51

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.

OMC vs. IPG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Omnicom Group Inc. (OMC) and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG). 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.

	OMC	IPG	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.21	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.58	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.07	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.41	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.94	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	OMC	IPG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.21	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.04	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.08	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.42	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	OMC	IPG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-61.22%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.85%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-33.30%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.30%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-43.21%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-26.16%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-12.92%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.70%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	OMC	IPG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.38%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	27.52%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	34.68%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	28.72%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	28.73%	—	—

Dividends

OMC vs. IPG - Dividend Comparison

OMC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.07%, more than IPG's 1.34% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
IPG The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.	1.34%	4.03%	4.71%	3.80%	3.48%	2.88%	4.34%	4.07%	4.07%	3.57%	2.56%	2.06%
OMC Omnicom Group Inc.	4.07%	3.59%	3.25%	3.24%	3.43%	3.82%	4.17%	3.21%	3.28%	3.09%	2.53%	2.64%

Financials

OMC vs. IPG - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Omnicom Group Inc. and The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

OMC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Omnicom Group Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.04B and revenue of 6.24B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 16.6%.

IPG - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. reported a gross profit of 460.80M and revenue of 2.49B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 18.5%.

OMC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Omnicom Group Inc. reported an operating income of 646.20M and revenue of 6.24B, resulting in an operating margin of 10.4%.

IPG - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. reported an operating income of 219.00M and revenue of 2.49B, resulting in an operating margin of 8.8%.

OMC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Omnicom Group Inc. reported a net income of 418.70M and revenue of 6.24B, resulting in a net margin of 6.7%.

IPG - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. reported a net income of 130.00M and revenue of 2.49B, resulting in a net margin of 5.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both OMC and IPG in my portfolio?

OMC and IPG have a correlation of 0.66, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.