PG vs. ANET

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

PG (The Procter & Gamble Company) and ANET (Arista Networks, Inc.) are both stocks. PG operates in Household & Personal Products (Consumer Defensive), while ANET operates in Computer Hardware (Technology). Over the past 10 years, PG returned 8.64%/yr vs 42.38%/yr for ANET. At a 0.10 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PG vs. ANET - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PG achieves a 2.74% return, which is significantly lower than ANET's 19.36% return. Over the past 10 years, PG has underperformed ANET with an annualized return of 8.64%, while ANET has yielded a comparatively higher 42.38% annualized return.

PG

• 1D: -0.98%
• 1M: -0.90%
• YTD: 2.74%
• 6M: 6.43%
• 1Y: -8.99%
• 3Y*: 2.29%
• 5Y*: 4.10%
• 10Y*: 8.64%

ANET

• 1D: 1.38%
• 1M: 10.32%
• YTD: 19.36%
• 6M: 21.14%
• 1Y: 60.82%
• 3Y*: 56.72%
• 5Y*: 47.39%
• 10Y*: 42.38%

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

PG vs. ANET - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PG The Procter & Gamble Company	2.74%	-12.26%	17.25%	-0.86%	-5.05%	20.52%	14.15%	39.70%	3.57%	12.69%
ANET Arista Networks, Inc.	19.36%	18.55%	87.73%	94.07%	-15.58%	97.89%	42.86%	-3.46%	-10.56%	143.44%

Correlation

The correlation between PG and ANET is -0.17, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.17
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	-0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.00
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.09
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 6, 2014	0.10

The correlation between PG and ANET shifts across timeframes, from -0.17 (1 year) to 0.10 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PG : $350.63B ANET : $199.22B
EPS PG : $5.23 ANET : $2.92
PE Ratio PG : 27.76 ANET : 53.57
PEG Ratio PG : 6.79 ANET : 1.26
PS Ratio PG : 4.07 ANET : 20.53
PB Ratio PG : 6.50 ANET : 14.77
Total Revenue (TTM) PG : $86.72B ANET : $9.71B
Gross Profit (TTM) PG : $43.64B ANET : $6.17B
EBITDA (TTM) PG : $22.63B ANET : $4.21B

Return for Risk

PG vs. ANET — Risk / Return Rank

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

PG

PG Risk / Return Rank: 20
PG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 21
PG Sortino Ratio Rank: 19
PG Omega Ratio Rank: 20
PG Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
PG Martin Ratio Rank: 21

ANET

ANET Risk / Return Rank: 74
ANET Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
ANET Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
ANET Omega Ratio Rank: 70
ANET Calmar Ratio Rank: 77
ANET Martin Ratio Rank: 74

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.

PG vs. ANET - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) and Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET). 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.

	PG	ANET	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.48	1.15	-1.63
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.58	1.73	-2.32
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.94	1.22	-0.28
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.58	2.16	-2.74
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.04	4.51	-5.55
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PG vs. ANET - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PG Sharpe Ratio is -0.48, which is lower than the ANET Sharpe Ratio of 1.15. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PG and ANET, 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

	PG	ANET	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.48	1.15	-1.63
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.23	1.01	-0.78
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.46	0.95	-0.49
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.46	0.83	-0.37

Drawdowns

PG vs. ANET - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PG drawdown since its inception was -54.25%, roughly equal to the maximum ANET drawdown of -52.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PG and ANET.

Drawdown Indicators

	PG	ANET	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-54.25%	-52.20%	-2.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.52%	-28.33%	+12.81%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.15%	-50.42%	+29.27%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-23.77%	-50.42%	+26.65%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-23.77%	-52.20%	+28.43%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.91%	-12.00%	-3.91%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-12.16%	-15.40%	+3.24%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.93%	13.53%	-4.60%

Volatility

PG vs. ANET - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is 7.01%, while Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) has a volatility of 16.83%. This indicates that PG experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ANET based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PG	ANET	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.01%	16.83%	-9.82%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.32%	40.41%	-25.09%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	18.65%	53.48%	-34.83%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	17.79%	47.20%	-29.41%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.05%	44.99%	-25.94%

Dividends

PG vs. ANET - Dividend Comparison

PG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.94%, while ANET has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ANET Arista Networks, 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%
PG The Procter & Gamble Company	2.94%	2.91%	2.36%	2.55%	2.38%	2.08%	2.24%	2.37%	3.09%	2.98%	3.18%	3.31%

Financials

PG vs. ANET - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between The Procter & Gamble Company and Arista Networks, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PG - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Procter & Gamble Company reported a gross profit of 10.51B and revenue of 21.24B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 49.5%.

ANET - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.68B and revenue of 2.71B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 61.9%.

PG - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Procter & Gamble Company reported an operating income of 4.58B and revenue of 21.24B, resulting in an operating margin of 21.6%.

ANET - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.16B and revenue of 2.71B, resulting in an operating margin of 42.7%.

PG - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Procter & Gamble Company reported a net income of 18.50M and revenue of 21.24B, resulting in a net margin of 0.1%.

ANET - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Arista Networks, Inc. reported a net income of 1.02B and revenue of 2.71B, resulting in a net margin of 37.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PG and ANET in my portfolio?

PG and ANET have a correlation of -0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PG or ANET?

ANET has higher volatility (16.83%) compared to PG (7.01%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PG dropped -54.25% vs ANET's -52.20%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ANET currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.15 vs -0.48), 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.