UBER vs. CRM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

UBER (Uber Technologies, Inc.) and CRM (Salesforce, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Software - Application industry within the Technology sector. Over the past 5 years, UBER returned 7.35%/yr vs -4.74%/yr for CRM. At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

UBER vs. CRM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) and Salesforce, Inc. (CRM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, UBER achieves a -14.26% return, which is significantly higher than CRM's -30.92% return.

UBER

• 1D: -0.92%
• 1M: -7.14%
• YTD: -14.26%
• 6M: -24.32%
• 1Y: -18.15%
• 3Y*: 19.56%
• 5Y*: 7.35%
• 10Y*: —

CRM

• 1D: -1.68%
• 1M: 0.40%
• YTD: -30.92%
• 6M: -29.37%
• 1Y: -33.00%
• 3Y*: -4.89%
• 5Y*: -4.74%
• 10Y*: 8.51%

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

UBER vs. CRM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.	-14.26%	35.46%	-2.03%	148.97%	-41.02%	-17.78%	71.49%	-29.19%
CRM Salesforce, Inc.	-30.92%	-20.25%	27.76%	98.46%	-47.83%	14.20%	36.82%	4.05%

Correlation

The correlation between UBER and CRM is 0.17, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.17
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.29
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.41
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 10, 2019	0.40

Over the past year, the correlation between UBER and CRM has dropped to 0.17 - well below their long-term average of 0.40, suggesting their price drivers have been diverging.

Fundamentals

Market Cap UBER : $145.12B CRM : $159.00B
EPS UBER : $4.05 CRM : $8.59
PE Ratio UBER : 17.28 CRM : 21.25
PEG Ratio UBER : 0.11 CRM : 0.04
PS Ratio UBER : 2.75 CRM : 3.98
PB Ratio UBER : 5.86 CRM : 4.64
Total Revenue (TTM) UBER : $53.69B CRM : $42.83B
Gross Profit (TTM) UBER : $22.03B CRM : $33.25B
EBITDA (TTM) UBER : $5.85B CRM : $12.32B

Return for Risk

UBER vs. CRM — Risk / Return Rank

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

UBER

UBER Risk / Return Rank: 19
UBER Sharpe Ratio Rank: 17
UBER Sortino Ratio Rank: 18
UBER Omega Ratio Rank: 19
UBER Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
UBER Martin Ratio Rank: 21

CRM

CRM Risk / Return Rank: 8
CRM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7
CRM Sortino Ratio Rank: 9
CRM Omega Ratio Rank: 10
CRM Calmar Ratio Rank: 9
CRM Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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.

UBER vs. CRM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) and Salesforce, Inc. (CRM). 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.

	UBER	CRM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.56	-0.88	+0.32
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.65	-1.17	+0.52
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.93	0.86	+0.06
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.59	-0.84	+0.25
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.04	-1.62	+0.58
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

UBER vs. CRM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UBER Sharpe Ratio is -0.56, which is higher than the CRM Sharpe Ratio of -0.88. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UBER and CRM, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	UBER	CRM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.56	-0.88	+0.32
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.16	-0.13	+0.29
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.24	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.15	0.45	-0.30

Drawdowns

UBER vs. CRM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UBER drawdown since its inception was -68.05%, roughly equal to the maximum CRM drawdown of -70.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UBER and CRM.

Drawdown Indicators

	UBER	CRM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-68.05%	-70.50%	+2.45%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-30.89%	-39.36%	+8.47%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-30.89%	-54.70%	+23.81%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-60.45%	-58.62%	-1.83%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-58.62%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-30.01%	-49.87%	+19.86%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-25.67%	-16.12%	-9.55%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	17.51%	20.48%	-2.97%

Volatility

UBER vs. CRM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Uber Technologies, Inc. (UBER) is 7.84%, while Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) has a volatility of 16.96%. This indicates that UBER experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CRM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	UBER	CRM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.84%	16.96%	-9.12%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	24.00%	31.74%	-7.74%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	32.64%	37.87%	-5.23%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.82%	37.02%	+7.80%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	50.67%	35.36%	+15.31%

Dividends

UBER vs. CRM - Dividend Comparison

UBER has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CRM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.92%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
CRM Salesforce, Inc.	0.92%	0.63%	0.48%
UBER Uber Technologies, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

UBER vs. CRM - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Uber Technologies, Inc. and Salesforce, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

UBER - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported a gross profit of 5.95B and revenue of 13.20B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 45.0%.

CRM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Salesforce, Inc. reported a gross profit of 8.56B and revenue of 11.13B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 76.9%.

UBER - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.92B and revenue of 13.20B, resulting in an operating margin of 14.6%.

CRM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Salesforce, Inc. reported an operating income of 2.35B and revenue of 11.13B, resulting in an operating margin of 21.1%.

UBER - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Uber Technologies, Inc. reported a net income of 263.00M and revenue of 13.20B, resulting in a net margin of 2.0%.

CRM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Salesforce, Inc. reported a net income of 2.11B and revenue of 11.13B, resulting in a net margin of 18.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both UBER and CRM in my portfolio?

UBER and CRM have a correlation of 0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, UBER or CRM?

CRM has higher volatility (16.96%) compared to UBER (7.84%). In terms of maximum drawdown, UBER dropped -68.05% vs CRM's -70.50%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

UBER currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.56 vs -0.88), 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.