VC vs. TLN

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

VC (Visteon Corporation) and TLN (Talen Energy Corporation) are both stocks. VC operates in Auto Parts (Consumer Cyclical), while TLN operates in Utilities - Independent Power Producers (Utilities). Over the past year, VC returned 48.29% vs 48.58% for TLN. At a 0.12 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VC vs. TLN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Visteon Corporation (VC) and Talen Energy Corporation (TLN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VC achieves a 30.42% return, which is significantly higher than TLN's 1.27% return.

VC

• 1D: -0.61%
• 1M: 14.22%
• YTD: 30.42%
• 6M: 22.03%
• 1Y: 48.29%
• 3Y*: -4.03%
• 5Y*: -1.05%
• 10Y*: 5.43%

TLN

• 1D: -1.54%
• 1M: -1.31%
• YTD: 1.27%
• 6M: 3.87%
• 1Y: 48.58%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

VC vs. TLN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
VC Visteon Corporation	30.42%	7.73%	-28.97%	-11.44%
TLN Talen Energy Corporation	1.27%	86.05%	214.80%	37.63%

Correlation

The correlation between VC and TLN is 0.14, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.14
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 5, 2023	0.12

Fundamentals

EPS VC : $9.66 TLN : -$0.44
PS Ratio VC : 0.68 TLN : 6.00
Total Revenue (TTM) VC : $3.79B TLN : $3.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) VC : $507.00M TLN : $1.06B
EBITDA (TTM) VC : $391.00M TLN : $326.00M

Return for Risk

VC vs. TLN — Risk / Return Rank

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

VC

VC Risk / Return Rank: 71
VC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
VC Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
VC Omega Ratio Rank: 71
VC Calmar Ratio Rank: 68
VC Martin Ratio Rank: 64

TLN

TLN Risk / Return Rank: 67
TLN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 68
TLN Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
TLN Omega Ratio Rank: 64
TLN Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
TLN 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.

VC vs. TLN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Visteon Corporation (VC) and Talen Energy Corporation (TLN). 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.

	VC	TLN	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.30	0.87	+0.43
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.99	1.57	+0.43
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.24	1.19	+0.05
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.43	1.52	-0.10
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	2.73	3.12	-0.39
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

VC vs. TLN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VC Sharpe Ratio is 1.30, which is higher than the TLN Sharpe Ratio of 0.87. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VC and TLN, 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

	VC	TLN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.30	0.87	+0.43
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.13	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.23	2.05	-1.82

Drawdowns

VC vs. TLN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VC drawdown since its inception was -70.89%, which is greater than TLN's maximum drawdown of -33.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VC and TLN.

Drawdown Indicators

	VC	TLN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-70.89%	-33.80%	-37.09%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-33.97%	-32.05%	-1.92%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-57.68%	-33.80%	-23.88%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-60.86%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-70.89%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-27.22%	-14.86%	-12.36%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.04%	-7.23%	-15.81%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	17.73%	15.60%	+2.13%

Volatility

VC vs. TLN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Visteon Corporation (VC) is 10.48%, while Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) has a volatility of 18.18%. This indicates that VC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TLN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VC	TLN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.48%	18.18%	-7.70%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	29.33%	41.44%	-12.11%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	37.26%	56.24%	-18.98%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.96%	49.96%	-11.00%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	41.63%	49.96%	-8.33%

Dividends

VC vs. TLN - Dividend Comparison

VC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.06%, while TLN has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
TLN Talen Energy Corporation	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VC Visteon Corporation	1.06%	0.58%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	54.02%

Financials

VC vs. TLN - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Visteon Corporation and Talen Energy Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

VC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Visteon Corporation reported a gross profit of 113.00M and revenue of 954.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 11.8%.

TLN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Talen Energy Corporation reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 1.13B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

VC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Visteon Corporation reported an operating income of 59.00M and revenue of 954.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.2%.

TLN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Talen Energy Corporation reported an operating income of 210.00M and revenue of 1.13B, resulting in an operating margin of 18.6%.

VC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Visteon Corporation reported a net income of 65.00M and revenue of 954.00M, resulting in a net margin of 6.8%.

TLN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Talen Energy Corporation reported a net income of 63.00M and revenue of 1.13B, resulting in a net margin of 5.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VC and TLN in my portfolio?

VC and TLN have a correlation of 0.14, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, VC or TLN?

TLN has higher volatility (18.18%) compared to VC (10.48%). In terms of maximum drawdown, VC dropped -70.89% vs TLN's -33.80%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

VC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.30 vs 0.87), 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.