RGR vs. VSTO

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) and Vista Outdoor Inc. (VSTO).

Performance

RGR vs. VSTO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) and Vista Outdoor Inc. (VSTO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

RGR vs. VSTO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
RGR Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.	23.04%	-6.13%	-20.91%	-8.04%	-15.41%	9.30%	50.28%	-10.14%	-2.84%	8.65%
VSTO Vista Outdoor Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	50.93%	21.34%	-47.10%	93.90%	217.65%	-34.10%	-22.10%	-60.51%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) RGR : $395.00M VSTO : $2.69B
Gross Profit (TTM) RGR : $54.20M VSTO : $845.91M
EBITDA (TTM) RGR : -$1.84M VSTO : $112.08M

Returns By Period

RGR

• 1D: 0.17%
• 1M: 7.30%
• YTD: 23.04%
• 6M: -7.46%
• 1Y: 3.35%
• 3Y*: -9.77%
• 5Y*: -5.88%
• 10Y*: -1.81%

VSTO

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

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

Return for Risk

RGR vs. VSTO — Risk / Return Rank

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

RGR

RGR Risk / Return Rank: 43
RGR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 45
RGR Sortino Ratio Rank: 39
RGR Omega Ratio Rank: 42
RGR Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
RGR Martin Ratio Rank: 44

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.

RGR vs. VSTO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (RGR) and Vista Outdoor Inc. (VSTO). 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.

	RGR	VSTO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.09	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.36	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.06	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.08	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.17	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RGR	VSTO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.09	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.19	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.05	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.21	—	—

Correlation

The correlation between RGR and VSTO is 0.46, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

RGR vs. VSTO - Dividend Comparison

RGR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.15%, while VSTO has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
RGR Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.	1.15%	1.90%	1.95%	2.79%	14.66%	4.94%	10.00%	1.74%	2.07%	2.44%	3.28%	1.85%
VSTO Vista Outdoor 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%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	RGR	VSTO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.69%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-38.79%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-60.59%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-60.59%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-45.04%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.89%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	17.87%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	RGR	VSTO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.81%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	31.36%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	39.08%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	30.38%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.39%	—	—

Financials