SPOT vs. MANU

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

SPOT (Spotify Technology S.A.) and MANU (Manchester United plc) are both stocks. Both are in the Communication Services sector — SPOT in Internet Content & Information, MANU in Entertainment. Over the past 5 years, SPOT returned 14.60%/yr vs 8.96%/yr for MANU. At a 0.18 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SPOT vs. MANU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) and Manchester United plc (MANU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SPOT achieves a -17.37% return, which is significantly lower than MANU's 46.36% return.

SPOT

• 1D: -0.45%
• 1M: 9.82%
• YTD: -17.37%
• 6M: -16.86%
• 1Y: -32.50%
• 3Y*: 44.21%
• 5Y*: 14.60%
• 10Y*: —

MANU

• 1D: 0.39%
• 1M: 21.16%
• YTD: 46.36%
• 6M: 53.29%
• 1Y: 35.07%
• 3Y*: -0.50%
• 5Y*: 8.96%
• 10Y*: 4.21%

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

SPOT vs. MANU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
SPOT Spotify Technology S.A.	-17.37%	29.80%	138.08%	138.01%	-66.27%	-25.62%	110.40%	31.76%	-31.59%
MANU Manchester United plc	46.36%	-8.24%	-14.87%	-12.64%	65.01%	-13.92%	-15.08%	6.06%	-1.50%

Correlation

The correlation between SPOT and MANU is 0.15, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.15
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.14
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 3, 2018	0.18

Fundamentals

Market Cap SPOT : $100.42B MANU : $4.02B
EPS SPOT : €12.94 MANU : -£0.10
PS Ratio SPOT : 4.94 MANU : 4.41
PB Ratio SPOT : 10.79 MANU : 16.66
Total Revenue (TTM) SPOT : €17.60B MANU : £677.79M
Gross Profit (TTM) SPOT : €5.68B MANU : £169.11M
EBITDA (TTM) SPOT : €2.75B MANU : £216.23M

Return for Risk

SPOT vs. MANU — Risk / Return Rank

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

SPOT

SPOT Risk / Return Rank: 14
SPOT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 12
SPOT Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
SPOT Omega Ratio Rank: 14
SPOT Calmar Ratio Rank: 16
SPOT Martin Ratio Rank: 16

MANU

MANU Risk / Return Rank: 69
MANU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
MANU Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
MANU Omega Ratio Rank: 68
MANU Calmar Ratio Rank: 72
MANU Martin Ratio Rank: 67

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.

SPOT vs. MANU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) and Manchester United plc (MANU). 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.

	SPOT	MANU	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.72	0.95	-1.67
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.89	1.59	-2.48
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.89	1.20	-0.31
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.70	1.64	-2.33
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.19	2.81	-4.00

SPOT vs. MANU - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SPOT Sharpe Ratio is -0.72, which is lower than the MANU Sharpe Ratio of 0.95. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SPOT and MANU, 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

SPOT vs. MANU - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SPOT drawdown since its inception was -80.51%, which is greater than MANU's maximum drawdown of -58.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SPOT and MANU.

Drawdown Indicators

	SPOT	MANU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-80.51%	-58.05%	-22.46%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-46.80%	-21.52%	-25.28%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-46.80%	-51.39%	+4.59%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-76.39%	-54.51%	-21.88%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-58.05%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-38.16%	-13.19%	-24.97%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-30.87%	-24.78%	-6.09%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	27.26%	12.53%	+14.73%

Volatility

SPOT vs. MANU - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) is 16.26%, while Manchester United plc (MANU) has a volatility of 19.89%. This indicates that SPOT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MANU based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SPOT	MANU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.26%	19.89%	-3.63%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	37.24%	26.96%	+10.28%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	45.34%	37.22%	+8.12%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	47.55%	43.18%	+4.37%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	47.35%	37.85%	+9.50%

Dividends

SPOT vs. MANU - Dividend Comparison

Neither SPOT nor MANU has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
MANU Manchester United plc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.39%	1.26%	1.08%	0.90%	0.95%	0.91%	1.26%	0.51%
SPOT Spotify Technology S.A.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

SPOT vs. MANU - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Spotify Technology S.A. and Manchester United plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

SPOT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. reported a gross profit of 1.51B and revenue of 4.61B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 32.9%.

MANU - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported a gross profit of 189.50M and revenue of 189.50M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 100.0%.

SPOT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. reported an operating income of 726.76M and revenue of 4.61B, resulting in an operating margin of 15.8%.

MANU - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported an operating income of 10.31M and revenue of 189.50M, resulting in an operating margin of 5.4%.

SPOT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Spotify Technology S.A. reported a net income of 732.86M and revenue of 4.61B, resulting in a net margin of 15.9%.

MANU - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Manchester United plc reported a net income of -11.78M and revenue of 189.50M, resulting in a net margin of -6.2%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SPOT and MANU in my portfolio?

SPOT and MANU have a correlation of 0.15, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SPOT or MANU?

MANU has higher volatility (19.89%) compared to SPOT (16.26%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SPOT dropped -80.51% vs MANU's -58.05%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

MANU currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.95 vs -0.72), 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.