PDCO vs. CAH

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

PDCO (Patterson Companies, Inc.) and CAH (Cardinal Health, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Medical Distribution industry within the Healthcare sector. At a 0.32 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PDCO vs. CAH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) and Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PDCO

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

CAH

• 1D: 0.50%
• 1M: -0.61%
• YTD: -4.23%
• 6M: -1.45%
• 1Y: 27.38%
• 3Y*: 34.49%
• 5Y*: 31.19%
• 10Y*: 12.53%

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

PDCO vs. CAH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PDCO Patterson Companies, Inc.	0.00%	1.52%	13.06%	5.14%	-1.06%	2.33%	52.26%	9.74%	-43.34%	-9.74%
CAH Cardinal Health, Inc.	-4.23%	76.25%	19.01%	34.15%	54.08%	-0.40%	10.09%	18.04%	-24.50%	-12.65%

Correlation

The correlation between PDCO and CAH is 0.32, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.12
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.40
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 29, 1992	0.32

The correlation between PDCO and CAH shifts across timeframes, from 0.12 (3 years) to 0.40 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) PDCO : $6.51B CAH : $250.55B
Gross Profit (TTM) PDCO : $1.33B CAH : $9.23B
EBITDA (TTM) PDCO : $323.59M CAH : $2.79B

Return for Risk

PDCO vs. CAH — Risk / Return Rank

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

CAH

CAH Risk / Return Rank: 68
CAH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
CAH Sortino Ratio Rank: 68
CAH Omega Ratio Rank: 68
CAH Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
CAH Martin Ratio Rank: 69

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.

PDCO vs. CAH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) and Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	PDCO	CAH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.92	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	1.24	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.43	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.56	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PDCO	CAH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-61.93%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-20.42%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-20.42%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-22.80%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-46.13%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-14.60%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-15.94%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.63%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PDCO	CAH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.39%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	19.63%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	29.75%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	25.20%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	29.21%	—

Dividends

PDCO vs. CAH - Dividend Comparison

PDCO has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CAH's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.04%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CAH Cardinal Health, Inc.	1.04%	0.99%	1.28%	1.98%	2.57%	3.80%	3.62%	3.80%	4.24%	3.00%	2.41%	1.68%
PDCO Patterson Companies, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	3.37%	3.66%	3.71%	3.54%	3.51%	5.08%	5.29%	2.82%	2.29%	1.90%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PDCO and CAH in my portfolio?

PDCO and CAH have a correlation of 0.32, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.