SMTOY vs. NVTS

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

SMTOY (Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR) and NVTS (Navitas Semiconductor Corporation) are both stocks. SMTOY operates in Auto Parts (Consumer Cyclical), while NVTS operates in Semiconductors (Technology). Over the past 5 years, SMTOY returned 37.23%/yr vs 6.33%/yr for NVTS. At a 0.21 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR (SMTOY) and Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SMTOY achieves a 60.88% return, which is significantly lower than NVTS's 88.66% return.

SMTOY

• 1D: 4.43%
• 1M: -9.20%
• 6M: 55.61%
• YTD: 60.88%
• 1Y: 198.28%
• 3Y*: 76.98%
• 5Y*: 37.23%
• 10Y*: 18.18%

NVTS

• 1D: -5.01%
• 1M: -42.41%
• 6M: 33.76%
• YTD: 88.66%
• 1Y: 130.65%
• 3Y*: 9.32%
• 5Y*: 6.33%
• 10Y*: —

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

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
SMTOY Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR	60.88%	131.61%	41.93%	12.95%	-13.35%	-7.15%
NVTS Navitas Semiconductor Corporation	88.66%	100.00%	-55.76%	129.91%	-79.37%	53.24%

Correlation

The correlation between SMTOY and NVTS is 0.29, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.29
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.26
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.22
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 25, 2021	0.21

Fundamentals

Market Cap SMTOY : $50.23B NVTS : $3.28B
EPS SMTOY : ¥481.54 NVTS : -$0.92
PS Ratio SMTOY : 0.20 NVTS : 48.23
Total Revenue (TTM) SMTOY : ¥5.18T NVTS : $40.50M
Gross Profit (TTM) SMTOY : ¥1.05T NVTS : $7.44M
EBITDA (TTM) SMTOY : ¥657.37B NVTS : -$83.31M

Return for Risk

SMTOY vs. NVTS — Risk / Return Rank

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

SMTOY

SMTOY Risk / Return Rank: 94
SMTOY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 97
SMTOY Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
SMTOY Omega Ratio Rank: 92
SMTOY Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
SMTOY Martin Ratio Rank: 97

NVTS

NVTS Risk / Return Rank: 76
NVTS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
NVTS Sortino Ratio Rank: 81
NVTS Omega Ratio Rank: 76
NVTS Calmar Ratio Rank: 79
NVTS Martin Ratio Rank: 72

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.

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR (SMTOY) and Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS). 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.

	SMTOY	NVTS	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	3.03	0.91	+2.12
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.01	2.10	+0.91
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.41	1.23	+0.17
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	5.60	1.99	+3.61
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	20.56	3.12	+17.44

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SMTOY Sharpe Ratio is 3.03, which is higher than the NVTS Sharpe Ratio of 0.91. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SMTOY and NVTS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SMTOY drawdown since its inception was -94.82%, roughly equal to the maximum NVTS drawdown of -92.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SMTOY and NVTS.

Drawdown Indicators

	SMTOY	NVTS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-94.82%	-92.04%	-2.78%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-34.30%	-58.25%	+23.95%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-38.52%	-85.18%	+46.66%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-38.52%	-92.04%	+53.52%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-52.67%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-58.00%	-57.63%	-0.37%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-64.82%	-57.90%	-6.92%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	9.32%	37.03%	-27.71%

Volatility

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR (SMTOY) is 26.62%, while Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NVTS) has a volatility of 32.10%. This indicates that SMTOY experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than NVTS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SMTOY	NVTS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	26.62%	32.10%	-5.48%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	56.34%	94.88%	-38.54%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	63.31%	127.09%	-63.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	41.72%	122.57%	-80.85%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	36.75%	117.43%	-80.68%

Dividends

SMTOY vs. NVTS - Dividend Comparison

Neither SMTOY nor NVTS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
NVTS Navitas Semiconductor Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SMTOY Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd ADR	0.00%	1.06%	1.35%	1.37%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.23%	2.26%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SMTOY and NVTS in my portfolio?

SMTOY and NVTS have a correlation of 0.29, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SMTOY or NVTS?

NVTS has higher volatility (32.10%) compared to SMTOY (26.62%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SMTOY dropped -94.82% vs NVTS's -92.04%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SMTOY currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.03 vs 0.91), 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.