QS vs. VRNA

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

QS (QuantumScape Corporation) and VRNA (Verona Pharma plc) are both stocks. QS operates in Auto Parts (Consumer Cyclical), while VRNA operates in Biotechnology (Healthcare). At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

QS vs. VRNA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in QuantumScape Corporation (QS) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

QS

• 1D: -1.94%
• 1M: -18.13%
• YTD: -31.96%
• 6M: -39.92%
• 1Y: 57.91%
• 3Y*: -1.86%
• 5Y*: -23.97%
• 10Y*: —

VRNA

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

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

QS vs. VRNA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
QS QuantumScape Corporation	-31.96%	100.77%	-25.32%	22.57%	-74.45%	-73.72%	757.36%
VRNA Verona Pharma plc	0.00%	130.21%	133.60%	-23.92%	288.84%	-4.00%	-15.15%

Correlation

The correlation between QS and VRNA is 0.01, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.01
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.16
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.19
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 17, 2020	0.18

The correlation between QS and VRNA shifts across timeframes, from 0.01 (1 year) to 0.19 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap QS : $4.33B VRNA : $9.72B
EPS QS : -$0.72 VRNA : -$0.69
PB Ratio QS : 3.90 VRNA : 34.92
Total Revenue (TTM) QS : $0.00 VRNA : $167.65M
Gross Profit (TTM) QS : -$49.03M VRNA : $159.52M
EBITDA (TTM) QS : -$378.92M VRNA : -$40.86M

Return for Risk

QS vs. VRNA — Risk / Return Rank

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

QS

QS Risk / Return Rank: 63
QS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
QS Sortino Ratio Rank: 70
QS Omega Ratio Rank: 67
QS Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
QS Martin Ratio Rank: 57

VRNA

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

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.

QS vs. VRNA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for QuantumScape Corporation (QS) and Verona Pharma plc (VRNA). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	QS	VRNA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.56	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.64	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.19	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.86	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.33	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	QS	VRNA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-97.36%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-67.68%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-73.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-91.45%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-94.62%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-85.52%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	43.64%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	QS	VRNA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	25.60%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	48.92%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	103.22%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	85.76%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	105.87%	—	—

Dividends

QS vs. VRNA - Dividend Comparison

Neither QS nor VRNA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both QS and VRNA in my portfolio?

QS and VRNA have a correlation of 0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.