SPB vs. PDCO

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

SPB (Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.) and PDCO (Patterson Companies, Inc.) are both stocks. SPB operates in Household & Personal Products (Consumer Defensive), while PDCO operates in Medical Distribution (Healthcare). At a 0.31 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SPB vs. PDCO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) and Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SPB

• 1D: 2.70%
• 1M: -3.16%
• YTD: 36.83%
• 6M: 40.76%
• 1Y: 49.51%
• 3Y*: 5.19%
• 5Y*: 0.74%
• 10Y*: -1.47%

PDCO

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

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

SPB vs. PDCO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.	36.83%	-27.90%	7.96%	34.08%	-38.13%	31.26%	26.86%	56.71%	-61.51%	-6.83%
PDCO Patterson Companies, Inc.	0.00%	1.52%	13.06%	5.14%	-1.06%	2.33%	52.26%	9.74%	-43.34%	-9.74%

Correlation

The correlation between SPB and PDCO is 0.31, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.17
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.29
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 3, 2009	0.31

The correlation between SPB and PDCO shifts across timeframes, from 0.17 (3 years) to 0.31 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) SPB : $2.79B PDCO : $6.51B
Gross Profit (TTM) SPB : $1.02B PDCO : $1.33B
EBITDA (TTM) SPB : $201.20M PDCO : $323.59M

Return for Risk

SPB vs. PDCO — Risk / Return Rank

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

SPB

SPB Risk / Return Rank: 77
SPB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
SPB Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
SPB Omega Ratio Rank: 72
SPB Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
SPB Martin Ratio Rank: 79

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.

SPB vs. PDCO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (SPB) and Patterson Companies, Inc. (PDCO). 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.

	SPB	PDCO	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.37	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.05	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.24	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.68	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.29	—	—
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

	SPB	PDCO	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.37	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.02	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.04	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.29	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SPB	PDCO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-81.97%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.76%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-46.30%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-62.73%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-81.97%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-30.49%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-26.06%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.72%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SPB	PDCO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.47%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.15%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.68%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	36.90%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	40.39%	—	—

Dividends

SPB vs. PDCO - Dividend Comparison

SPB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.35%, while PDCO has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PDCO Patterson Companies, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	3.37%	3.66%	3.71%	3.54%	3.51%	5.08%	5.29%	2.82%	2.29%	1.90%
SPB Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.	2.35%	3.18%	2.05%	2.11%	3.45%	1.65%	2.20%	2.61%	4.12%	1.49%	1.24%	1.30%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SPB and PDCO in my portfolio?

SPB and PDCO have a correlation of 0.31, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.