PDCO vs. HSIC

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

PDCO (Patterson Companies, Inc.) and HSIC (Henry Schein, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Medical Distribution industry within the Healthcare sector. At a 0.45 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PDCO vs. HSIC - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

PDCO

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

HSIC

• 1D: -0.39%
• 1M: 5.17%
• YTD: 0.21%
• 6M: 3.92%
• 1Y: 7.33%
• 3Y*: 0.59%
• 5Y*: -0.56%
• 10Y*: 0.94%

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

PDCO vs. HSIC - 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%
HSIC Henry Schein, Inc.	0.21%	9.22%	-8.60%	-5.21%	3.02%	15.96%	0.21%	8.34%	12.36%	-7.88%

Correlation

The correlation between PDCO and HSIC is 0.45, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.39
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.54
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.57
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 6, 1995	0.45

The correlation between PDCO and HSIC shifts across timeframes, from 0.39 (3 years) to 0.57 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) PDCO : $6.51B HSIC : $13.38B
Gross Profit (TTM) PDCO : $1.33B HSIC : $3.91B
EBITDA (TTM) PDCO : $323.59M HSIC : $940.00M

Return for Risk

PDCO vs. HSIC — Risk / Return Rank

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

HSIC

HSIC Risk / Return Rank: 48
HSIC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 50
HSIC Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
HSIC Omega Ratio Rank: 43
HSIC Calmar Ratio Rank: 50
HSIC Martin Ratio Rank: 50

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. HSIC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO) and Henry Schein, Inc. (HSIC). 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	HSIC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.27	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.03	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.29	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	PDCO	HSIC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-78.49%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-17.23%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-24.59%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-32.70%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.42%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-17.64%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-15.26%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.27%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PDCO	HSIC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.87%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	17.80%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	27.29%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	25.41%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	27.53%	—

Dividends

PDCO vs. HSIC - Dividend Comparison

Neither PDCO nor HSIC has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HSIC Henry Schein, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
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 HSIC in my portfolio?

PDCO and HSIC have a correlation of 0.45, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.