PTC vs. ADSK

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

PTC (PTC Inc.) and ADSK (Autodesk, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Software - Application industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 10 years, PTC returned 14.58%/yr vs 15.04%/yr for ADSK. At a 0.45 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PTC vs. ADSK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PTC Inc. (PTC) and Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PTC achieves a -18.29% return, which is significantly higher than ADSK's -20.05% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with PTC having a 14.58% annualized return and ADSK not far ahead at 15.04%.

PTC

• 1D: -1.89%
• 1M: 4.26%
• YTD: -18.29%
• 6M: -19.34%
• 1Y: -14.64%
• 3Y*: 1.05%
• 5Y*: 1.90%
• 10Y*: 14.58%

ADSK

• 1D: -4.63%
• 1M: -3.15%
• YTD: -20.05%
• 6M: -23.72%
• 1Y: -19.85%
• 3Y*: 5.03%
• 5Y*: -2.92%
• 10Y*: 15.04%

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

PTC vs. ADSK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PTC PTC Inc.	-18.29%	-5.25%	5.09%	45.75%	-0.92%	1.29%	59.71%	-9.66%	36.42%	31.34%
ADSK Autodesk, Inc.	-20.05%	0.15%	21.39%	30.29%	-33.54%	-7.91%	66.43%	42.65%	22.68%	41.64%

Correlation

The correlation between PTC and ADSK is 0.59, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.59
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.63
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.69
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.68
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 27, 1990	0.45

The correlation between PTC and ADSK shifts across timeframes, from 0.45 (all time) to 0.69 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PTC : $903.86K ADSK : $50.17B
EPS PTC : $13.81 ADSK : $6.84
PE Ratio PTC : 10.31 ADSK : 34.62
PEG Ratio PTC : 0.46 ADSK : 1.33
PS Ratio PTC : 4.29 ADSK : 6.75
Total Revenue (TTM) PTC : $3.00B ADSK : $7.51B
Gross Profit (TTM) PTC : $2.54B ADSK : $6.84B
EBITDA (TTM) PTC : $1.67B ADSK : $2.14B

Return for Risk

PTC vs. ADSK — Risk / Return Rank

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

PTC

PTC Risk / Return Rank: 23
PTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 21
PTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 19
PTC Omega Ratio Rank: 19
PTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 27
PTC Martin Ratio Rank: 26

ADSK

ADSK Risk / Return Rank: 16
ADSK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 14
ADSK Sortino Ratio Rank: 16
ADSK Omega Ratio Rank: 15
ADSK Calmar Ratio Rank: 19
ADSK Martin Ratio Rank: 14

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.

PTC vs. ADSK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PTC Inc. (PTC) and Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK). 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.

	PTC	ADSK	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.44	-0.61	+0.17
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.47	-0.70	+0.23
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.94	0.91	+0.03
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.40	-0.61	+0.20
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.72	-1.19	+0.46
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

PTC vs. ADSK - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PTC Sharpe Ratio is -0.44, which is comparable to the ADSK Sharpe Ratio of -0.61. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PTC and ADSK, 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

	PTC	ADSK	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.44	-0.61	+0.17
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.06	-0.08	+0.15
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.45	0.41	+0.03
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.23	0.33	-0.10

Drawdowns

PTC vs. ADSK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PTC drawdown since its inception was -95.28%, which is greater than ADSK's maximum drawdown of -76.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PTC and ADSK.

Drawdown Indicators

	PTC	ADSK	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-95.28%	-76.92%	-18.36%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-38.37%	-33.15%	-5.22%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-38.37%	-33.15%	-5.22%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.37%	-51.99%	+13.62%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-54.37%	-51.99%	-2.38%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-34.26%	-30.86%	-3.40%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-45.14%	-22.62%	-22.52%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	21.34%	16.90%	+4.44%

Volatility

PTC vs. ADSK - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for PTC Inc. (PTC) is 11.21%, while Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) has a volatility of 12.44%. This indicates that PTC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ADSK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PTC	ADSK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.21%	12.44%	-1.23%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.40%	26.66%	-5.26%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.46%	32.53%	+0.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	30.23%	35.06%	-4.83%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	32.87%	36.41%	-3.54%

Dividends

PTC vs. ADSK - Dividend Comparison

Neither PTC nor ADSK has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

PTC vs. ADSK - Profitability Comparison

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

PTC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PTC Inc. reported a gross profit of 660.69M and revenue of 774.30M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 85.3%.

ADSK - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Autodesk, Inc. reported a gross profit of 1.76B and revenue of 1.93B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 91.0%.

PTC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PTC Inc. reported an operating income of 295.80M and revenue of 774.30M, resulting in an operating margin of 38.2%.

ADSK - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Autodesk, Inc. reported an operating income of 541.00M and revenue of 1.93B, resulting in an operating margin of 28.0%.

PTC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, PTC Inc. reported a net income of 590.72M and revenue of 774.30M, resulting in a net margin of 76.3%.

ADSK - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Autodesk, Inc. reported a net income of 491.00M and revenue of 1.93B, resulting in a net margin of 25.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PTC and ADSK in my portfolio?

PTC and ADSK have a correlation of 0.59, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PTC or ADSK?

ADSK has higher volatility (12.44%) compared to PTC (11.21%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PTC dropped -95.28% vs ADSK's -76.92%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PTC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.44 vs -0.61), 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.