PLNT vs. LTH

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PLNT (Planet Fitness, Inc.) and LTH (Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Leisure industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Over the past 3 years, PLNT returned -5.77%/yr vs 16.76%/yr for LTH. A 0.51 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

PLNT vs. LTH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) and Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PLNT achieves a -50.85% return, which is significantly lower than LTH's 20.96% return.

PLNT

• 1D: 0.81%
• 1M: -18.46%
• YTD: -50.85%
• 6M: -50.99%
• 1Y: -49.35%
• 3Y*: -5.77%
• 5Y*: -6.65%
• 10Y*: 13.09%

LTH

• 1D: 2.58%
• 1M: 20.55%
• YTD: 20.96%
• 6M: 19.56%
• 1Y: 8.43%
• 3Y*: 16.76%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

PLNT vs. LTH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
PLNT Planet Fitness, Inc.	-50.85%	9.71%	35.44%	-7.36%	-13.01%	13.64%
LTH Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.	20.96%	20.16%	46.68%	26.09%	-30.51%	-3.04%

Correlation

The correlation between PLNT and LTH is 0.49, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.49
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.47
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 8, 2021	0.51

The correlation between PLNT and LTH has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.47 to 0.51 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PLNT : $4.25B LTH : $7.31B
EPS PLNT : $2.76 LTH : $1.70
PE Ratio PLNT : 19.31 LTH : 18.88
PEG Ratio PLNT : 0.35 LTH : 0.22
PS Ratio PLNT : 3.19 LTH : 2.37
Total Revenue (TTM) PLNT : $1.38B LTH : $3.08B
Gross Profit (TTM) PLNT : $749.98M LTH : $3.02B
EBITDA (TTM) PLNT : $526.17M LTH : $864.89M

Return for Risk

PLNT vs. LTH — Risk / Return Rank

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

PLNT

PLNT Risk / Return Rank: 5
PLNT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
PLNT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
PLNT Omega Ratio Rank: 3
PLNT Calmar Ratio Rank: 11
PLNT Martin Ratio Rank: 1

LTH

LTH Risk / Return Rank: 49
LTH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 49
LTH Sortino Ratio Rank: 45
LTH Omega Ratio Rank: 43
LTH Calmar Ratio Rank: 54
LTH Martin Ratio Rank: 53

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.

PLNT vs. LTH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) and Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH). 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.

	PLNT	LTH	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-1.10	0.22	-1.32
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-1.46	0.64	-2.11
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.76	1.08	-0.32
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.79	0.65	-1.43
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-2.05	1.21	-3.25
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PLNT vs. LTH - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PLNT Sharpe Ratio is -1.10, which is lower than the LTH Sharpe Ratio of 0.22. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PLNT and LTH, 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

	PLNT	LTH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-1.10	0.22	-1.32
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.17	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.30	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.30	0.29	+0.01

Drawdowns

PLNT vs. LTH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PLNT drawdown since its inception was -68.72%, which is greater than LTH's maximum drawdown of -58.36%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLNT and LTH.

Drawdown Indicators

	PLNT	LTH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-68.72%	-58.36%	-10.36%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-61.24%	-19.24%	-42.00%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-61.24%	-49.10%	-12.14%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-61.24%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-68.72%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-53.05%	-4.85%	-48.20%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-15.09%	-21.97%	+6.88%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	23.52%	10.30%	+13.22%

Volatility

PLNT vs. LTH - Volatility Comparison

Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) has a higher volatility of 39.82% compared to Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (LTH) at 20.17%. This indicates that PLNT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than LTH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PLNT	LTH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	39.82%	20.17%	+19.65%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	44.05%	29.13%	+14.92%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	45.13%	38.56%	+6.57%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.58%	47.66%	-9.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	43.82%	47.66%	-3.84%

Dividends

PLNT vs. LTH - Dividend Comparison

Neither PLNT nor LTH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
LTH Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PLNT Planet Fitness, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	13.83%

Financials

PLNT vs. LTH - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Planet Fitness, Inc. and Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PLNT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Planet Fitness, Inc. reported a gross profit of 291.90M and revenue of 337.24M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 86.6%.

LTH - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported a gross profit of 698.81M and revenue of 788.70M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 88.6%.

PLNT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Planet Fitness, Inc. reported an operating income of 98.67M and revenue of 337.24M, resulting in an operating margin of 29.3%.

LTH - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported an operating income of 134.84M and revenue of 788.70M, resulting in an operating margin of 17.1%.

PLNT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Planet Fitness, Inc. reported a net income of 51.55M and revenue of 337.24M, resulting in a net margin of 15.3%.

LTH - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported a net income of 88.10M and revenue of 788.70M, resulting in a net margin of 11.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PLNT and LTH in my portfolio?

PLNT and LTH have a correlation of 0.49, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PLNT or LTH?

PLNT has higher volatility (39.82%) compared to LTH (20.17%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PLNT dropped -68.72% vs LTH's -58.36%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

LTH currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.22 vs -1.10), 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.