TEO vs. DESP

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

TEO (Telecom Argentina S.A.) and DESP (Despegar.com, Corp.) are both stocks. TEO operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services), while DESP operates in Travel Services (Consumer Cyclical). At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

TEO vs. DESP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

TEO

• 1D: 0.98%
• 1M: 13.11%
• YTD: 15.16%
• 6M: 8.70%
• 1Y: 37.27%
• 3Y*: 34.33%
• 5Y*: 19.13%
• 10Y*: 1.28%

DESP

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

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

TEO vs. DESP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
TEO Telecom Argentina S.A.	15.16%	-7.40%	79.33%	37.87%	6.86%	-15.34%	-39.38%	-17.25%	-54.46%	23.29%
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	1.30%	103.49%	84.41%	-47.60%	-23.58%	-4.97%	8.62%	-54.84%	-5.24%

Correlation

The correlation between TEO and DESP is 0.22, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.14
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 20, 2017	0.22

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) TEO : $9.04T DESP : $774.06M
Gross Profit (TTM) TEO : $6.85T DESP : $565.92M
EBITDA (TTM) TEO : $3.30T DESP : $169.77M

Return for Risk

TEO vs. DESP — Risk / Return Rank

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

TEO

TEO Risk / Return Rank: 63
TEO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
TEO Sortino Ratio Rank: 65
TEO Omega Ratio Rank: 63
TEO Calmar Ratio Rank: 62
TEO Martin Ratio Rank: 64

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.

TEO vs. DESP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Telecom Argentina S.A. (TEO) and Despegar.com, Corp. (DESP). 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.

	TEO	DESP	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.57	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.41	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.17	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.98	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	2.35	—	—
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

	TEO	DESP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.57	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.36	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.03	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.03	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	TEO	DESP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-98.60%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-38.26%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-54.02%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-54.02%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-86.58%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-49.54%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-53.81%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.89%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	TEO	DESP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	17.36%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	35.49%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	65.57%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	54.14%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	49.86%	—	—

Dividends

TEO vs. DESP - Dividend Comparison

TEO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.36%, while DESP has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DESP Despegar.com, Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
TEO Telecom Argentina S.A.	0.36%	0.42%	1.91%	3.43%	0.00%	8.90%	5.27%	12.36%	15.08%	3.33%	3.57%	5.28%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both TEO and DESP in my portfolio?

TEO and DESP have a correlation of 0.22, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.