PRIM vs. UI

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

PRIM (Primoris Services Corporation) and UI (Ubiquiti Inc.) are both stocks. PRIM operates in Engineering & Construction (Industrials), while UI operates in Communication Equipment (Technology). Over the past 10 years, PRIM returned 20.68%/yr vs 31.52%/yr for UI. At a 0.32 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PRIM vs. UI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) and Ubiquiti Inc. (UI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PRIM achieves a 2.87% return, which is significantly lower than UI's 5.30% return. Over the past 10 years, PRIM has underperformed UI with an annualized return of 20.68%, while UI has yielded a comparatively higher 31.52% annualized return.

PRIM

• 1D: 1.04%
• 1M: -37.10%
• YTD: 2.87%
• 6M: 1.53%
• 1Y: 75.38%
• 3Y*: 67.60%
• 5Y*: 32.64%
• 10Y*: 20.68%

UI

• 1D: 0.90%
• 1M: -42.65%
• YTD: 5.30%
• 6M: 2.50%
• 1Y: 44.87%
• 3Y*: 54.29%
• 5Y*: 13.73%
• 10Y*: 31.52%

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

PRIM vs. UI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PRIM Primoris Services Corporation	2.87%	63.08%	131.14%	52.60%	-7.46%	-12.38%	25.81%	17.62%	-28.93%	20.39%
UI Ubiquiti Inc.	5.30%	67.72%	141.15%	-48.23%	-9.99%	10.83%	48.49%	91.65%	40.69%	22.87%

Correlation

The correlation between PRIM and UI is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.42
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.43
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.41
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 17, 2011	0.32

The correlation between PRIM and UI shifts across timeframes, from 0.32 (all time) to 0.43 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PRIM : $6.99B UI : $35.21B
EPS PRIM : $4.53 UI : $15.56
PE Ratio PRIM : 28.19 UI : 37.37
PEG Ratio PRIM : 1.10 UI : 2.42
PS Ratio PRIM : 0.93 UI : 11.37
PB Ratio PRIM : 4.15 UI : 29.29
Total Revenue (TTM) PRIM : $7.49B UI : $3.10B
Gross Profit (TTM) PRIM : $777.15M UI : $1.42B
EBITDA (TTM) PRIM : $437.56M UI : $1.12B

Return for Risk

PRIM vs. UI — Risk / Return Rank

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

PRIM

PRIM Risk / Return Rank: 73
PRIM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
PRIM Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
PRIM Omega Ratio Rank: 82
PRIM Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
PRIM Martin Ratio Rank: 76

UI

UI Risk / Return Rank: 64
UI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 65
UI Sortino Ratio Rank: 63
UI Omega Ratio Rank: 65
UI Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
UI Martin Ratio Rank: 63

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.

PRIM vs. UI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) and Ubiquiti Inc. (UI). 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.

	PRIM	UI	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.07	0.73	+0.34
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.53	1.38	+0.15
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.32	1.19	+0.13
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.51	0.96	+0.55
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.12	2.39	+2.74
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PRIM vs. UI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PRIM Sharpe Ratio is 1.07, which is higher than the UI Sharpe Ratio of 0.73. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PRIM and UI, 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

	PRIM	UI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.07	0.73	+0.34
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.69	0.28	+0.41
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.46	0.66	-0.20
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.41	0.54	-0.13

Drawdowns

PRIM vs. UI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PRIM drawdown since its inception was -68.51%, smaller than the maximum UI drawdown of -77.49%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PRIM and UI.

Drawdown Indicators

	PRIM	UI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-68.51%	-77.49%	+8.98%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-50.11%	-46.87%	-3.24%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-50.11%	-46.87%	-3.24%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.19%	-69.44%	+18.25%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-65.73%	-72.21%	+6.48%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-37.10%	-46.33%	+9.23%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-22.73%	-26.52%	+3.79%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	14.76%	18.84%	-4.08%

Volatility

PRIM vs. UI - Volatility Comparison

Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) has a higher volatility of 73.06% compared to Ubiquiti Inc. (UI) at 20.15%. This indicates that PRIM's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than UI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PRIM	UI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	73.06%	20.15%	+52.91%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	79.90%	39.85%	+40.05%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	70.78%	61.89%	+8.89%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	47.45%	48.63%	-1.18%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	45.02%	47.97%	-2.95%

Dividends

PRIM vs. UI - Dividend Comparison

PRIM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.25%, less than UI's 0.55% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PRIM Primoris Services Corporation	0.25%	0.26%	0.34%	0.72%	1.09%	1.00%	0.87%	1.08%	1.25%	0.83%	0.97%	0.93%
UI Ubiquiti Inc.	0.55%	0.51%	0.72%	1.72%	0.88%	0.65%	0.50%	0.58%	0.50%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

PRIM vs. UI - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Primoris Services Corporation and Ubiquiti Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PRIM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Primoris Services Corporation reported a gross profit of 134.70M and revenue of 1.56B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 8.6%.

UI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Ubiquiti Inc. reported a gross profit of 370.71M and revenue of 788.20M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 47.0%.

PRIM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Primoris Services Corporation reported an operating income of 24.40M and revenue of 1.56B, resulting in an operating margin of 1.6%.

UI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Ubiquiti Inc. reported an operating income of 290.82M and revenue of 788.20M, resulting in an operating margin of 36.9%.

PRIM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Primoris Services Corporation reported a net income of 17.40M and revenue of 1.56B, resulting in a net margin of 1.1%.

UI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Ubiquiti Inc. reported a net income of 233.91M and revenue of 788.20M, resulting in a net margin of 29.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PRIM and UI in my portfolio?

PRIM and UI have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PRIM or UI?

PRIM has higher volatility (73.06%) compared to UI (20.15%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PRIM dropped -68.51% vs UI's -77.49%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PRIM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.07 vs 0.73), 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.