TEM vs. APP

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

TEM (Tempus AI, Inc) and APP (AppLovin Corporation) are both stocks. TEM operates in Health Information Services (Healthcare), while APP operates in Advertising Agencies (Communication Services). Over the past year, TEM returned -32.91% vs 36.29% for APP. At a 0.26 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

TEM vs. APP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Tempus AI, Inc (TEM) and AppLovin Corporation (APP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TEM achieves a -19.02% return, which is significantly higher than APP's -26.28% return.

TEM

• 1D: -3.57%
• 1M: 5.15%
• YTD: -19.02%
• 6M: -32.28%
• 1Y: -32.91%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

APP

• 1D: 3.80%
• 1M: 2.39%
• YTD: -26.28%
• 6M: -25.93%
• 1Y: 36.29%
• 3Y*: 180.45%
• 5Y*: 43.23%
• 10Y*: —

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

TEM vs. APP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
TEM Tempus AI, Inc	-19.02%	74.91%	-15.60%
APP AppLovin Corporation	-26.28%	108.08%	328.06%

Correlation

The correlation between TEM and APP 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 (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 14, 2024	0.26

Fundamentals

Market Cap TEM : $8.56B APP : $168.27B
EPS TEM : -$1.73 APP : $11.64
PS Ratio TEM : 6.15 APP : 27.44
PB Ratio TEM : 20.55 APP : 71.20
Total Revenue (TTM) TEM : $1.36B APP : $6.16B
Gross Profit (TTM) TEM : $977.64M APP : $5.45B
EBITDA (TTM) TEM : -$233.09M APP : $4.87B

Return for Risk

TEM vs. APP — Risk / Return Rank

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

TEM

TEM Risk / Return Rank: 23
TEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 20
TEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
TEM Omega Ratio Rank: 23
TEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
TEM Martin Ratio Rank: 25

APP

APP Risk / Return Rank: 57
APP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 58
APP Sortino Ratio Rank: 57
APP Omega Ratio Rank: 57
APP Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
APP Martin Ratio Rank: 56

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.

TEM vs. APP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Tempus AI, Inc (TEM) and AppLovin Corporation (APP). 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.

	TEM	APP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.51	0.43	-0.95
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.46	1.02	-1.47
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.95	1.13	-0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.56	0.61	-1.17
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.92	1.22	-2.15

TEM vs. APP - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current TEM Sharpe Ratio is -0.51, which is lower than the APP Sharpe Ratio of 0.43. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TEM and APP, 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

TEM vs. APP - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TEM drawdown since its inception was -58.99%, smaller than the maximum APP drawdown of -91.90%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TEM and APP.

Drawdown Indicators

	TEM	APP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-58.99%	-91.90%	+32.91%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-58.96%	-49.99%	-8.97%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-57.00%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-91.90%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-53.69%	-32.28%	-21.41%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.99%	-42.52%	+10.53%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	35.67%	25.10%	+10.57%

Volatility

TEM vs. APP - Volatility Comparison

Tempus AI, Inc (TEM) has a higher volatility of 21.81% compared to AppLovin Corporation (APP) at 20.54%. This indicates that TEM's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than APP based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	TEM	APP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	21.81%	20.54%	+1.27%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	45.83%	58.87%	-13.04%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	64.10%	71.03%	-6.93%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	98.30%	77.84%	+20.46%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	98.30%	77.53%	+20.77%

Dividends

TEM vs. APP - Dividend Comparison

Neither TEM nor APP has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

TEM vs. APP - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Tempus AI, Inc and AppLovin Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

TEM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tempus AI, Inc reported a gross profit of 247.16M and revenue of 348.12M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 71.0%.

APP - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AppLovin Corporation reported a gross profit of 1.64B and revenue of 1.84B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 89.0%.

TEM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tempus AI, Inc reported an operating income of -84.71M and revenue of 348.12M, resulting in an operating margin of -24.3%.

APP - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AppLovin Corporation reported an operating income of 1.44B and revenue of 1.84B, resulting in an operating margin of 78.2%.

TEM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tempus AI, Inc reported a net income of -125.92M and revenue of 348.12M, resulting in a net margin of -36.2%.

APP - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AppLovin Corporation reported a net income of 1.21B and revenue of 1.84B, resulting in a net margin of 65.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both TEM and APP in my portfolio?

TEM and APP 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, TEM or APP?

TEM has higher volatility (21.81%) compared to APP (20.54%). In terms of maximum drawdown, TEM dropped -58.99% vs APP's -91.90%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

APP currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.43 vs -0.51), 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.