SCS vs. CMTL

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

SCS (Steelcase Inc.) and CMTL (Comtech Telecommunications Corp.) are both stocks. SCS operates in Business Equipment & Supplies (Industrials), while CMTL operates in Communication Equipment (Technology). At a 0.28 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SCS vs. CMTL - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Steelcase Inc. (SCS) and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SCS

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

CMTL

• 1D: -4.77%
• 1M: 14.38%
• YTD: -15.03%
• 6M: 36.63%
• 1Y: 98.02%
• 3Y*: -21.75%
• 5Y*: -26.59%
• 10Y*: -12.29%

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

SCS vs. CMTL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SCS Steelcase Inc.	0.00%	39.89%	-9.11%	97.75%	-36.31%	-9.87%	-31.43%	42.60%	1.19%	-12.18%
CMTL Comtech Telecommunications Corp.	-15.03%	31.92%	-52.43%	-30.04%	-47.10%	16.52%	-40.46%	48.02%	11.56%	91.66%

Correlation

The correlation between SCS and CMTL is 0.21, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.21
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.20
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 20, 1998	0.28

The correlation between SCS and CMTL shifts across timeframes, from 0.20 (3 years) to 0.35 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap SCS : $1.93B CMTL : $134.06M
EPS SCS : $0.80 CMTL : -$680.48K
PS Ratio SCS : 0.59 CMTL : 0.00
Total Revenue (TTM) SCS : $3.26B CMTL : $106.76T
Gross Profit (TTM) SCS : $1.09B CMTL : $36.22T
EBITDA (TTM) SCS : $208.30M CMTL : $4.11T

Return for Risk

SCS vs. CMTL — Risk / Return Rank

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

CMTL

CMTL Risk / Return Rank: 75
CMTL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 76
CMTL Sortino Ratio Rank: 74
CMTL Omega Ratio Rank: 73
CMTL Calmar Ratio Rank: 75
CMTL Martin Ratio Rank: 76

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.

SCS vs. CMTL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Steelcase Inc. (SCS) and Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL). 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.

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

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SCS	CMTL	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.30	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	-0.17	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.07	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SCS	CMTL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-96.69%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-49.67%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-90.21%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-95.27%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-96.42%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-88.08%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-47.43%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	21.23%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SCS	CMTL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	29.59%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	66.19%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	85.50%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	90.33%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	73.87%	—

Dividends

SCS vs. CMTL - Dividend Comparison

Neither SCS nor CMTL has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CMTL Comtech Telecommunications Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.19%	3.29%	1.69%	1.93%	1.13%	1.64%	1.81%	10.13%	5.97%
SCS Steelcase Inc.	1.24%	1.86%	4.23%	2.22%	6.93%	4.56%	2.73%	2.83%	3.64%	3.36%	3.31%	2.27%

Financials

SCS vs. CMTL - Profitability Comparison

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

SCS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Steelcase Inc. reported a gross profit of 312.10M and revenue of 897.10M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 34.8%.

CMTL - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. reported a gross profit of 36.22T and revenue of 106.76T. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 33.9%.

SCS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Steelcase Inc. reported an operating income of 53.10M and revenue of 897.10M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.9%.

CMTL - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. reported an operating income of 4.11T and revenue of 106.76T, resulting in an operating margin of 3.9%.

SCS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Steelcase Inc. reported a net income of 35.00M and revenue of 897.10M, resulting in a net margin of 3.9%.

CMTL - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. reported a net income of -20.16T and revenue of 106.76T, resulting in a net margin of -18.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SCS and CMTL in my portfolio?

SCS and CMTL have a correlation of 0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.