VC vs. ULS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

VC (Visteon Corporation) and ULS (UL Solutions Inc) are both stocks. VC operates in Auto Parts (Consumer Cyclical), while ULS operates in Specialty Business Services (Industrials). Over the past year, VC returned 48.29% vs 40.78% for ULS. At a 0.21 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VC vs. ULS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Visteon Corporation (VC) and UL Solutions Inc (ULS). 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 ULS's 24.71% 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%

ULS

• 1D: 0.27%
• 1M: 8.96%
• YTD: 24.71%
• 6M: 23.89%
• 1Y: 40.78%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

VC vs. ULS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
VC Visteon Corporation	30.42%	7.73%	-18.51%
ULS UL Solutions Inc	24.71%	59.33%	43.88%

Correlation

The correlation between VC and ULS is 0.24, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.24
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 15, 2024	0.21

Fundamentals

EPS VC : $9.66 ULS : $1.71
PE Ratio VC : 12.74 ULS : 57.16
PEG Ratio VC : 0.12 ULS : 5.14
PS Ratio VC : 0.68 ULS : 6.42
Total Revenue (TTM) VC : $3.79B ULS : $3.11B
Gross Profit (TTM) VC : $507.00M ULS : $1.54B
EBITDA (TTM) VC : $391.00M ULS : $725.35M

Return for Risk

VC vs. ULS — 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

ULS

ULS Risk / Return Rank: 71
ULS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
ULS Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
ULS Omega Ratio Rank: 71
ULS Calmar Ratio Rank: 71
ULS Martin Ratio Rank: 73

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. ULS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Visteon Corporation (VC) and UL Solutions Inc (ULS). 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	ULS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.30	0.99	+0.31
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.99	1.69	+0.30
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.24	1.24	0.00
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.43	1.68	-0.26
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	2.73	4.29	-1.56
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. ULS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VC Sharpe Ratio is 1.30, which is higher than the ULS Sharpe Ratio of 0.99. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VC and ULS, 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	ULS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.30	0.99	+0.31
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	1.78	-1.55

Drawdowns

VC vs. ULS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VC drawdown since its inception was -70.89%, which is greater than ULS's maximum drawdown of -24.34%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VC and ULS.

Drawdown Indicators

	VC	ULS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-70.89%	-24.34%	-46.55%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-33.97%	-24.34%	-9.63%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-57.68%	—	—
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%	-6.40%	-20.82%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-23.04%	-5.58%	-17.46%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	17.73%	9.53%	+8.20%

Volatility

VC vs. ULS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Visteon Corporation (VC) is 10.48%, while UL Solutions Inc (ULS) has a volatility of 17.28%. This indicates that VC experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ULS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VC	ULS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.48%	17.28%	-6.80%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	29.33%	32.27%	-2.94%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	37.26%	41.32%	-4.06%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.96%	35.86%	+3.10%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	41.63%	35.86%	+5.77%

Dividends

VC vs. ULS - Dividend Comparison

VC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.06%, more than ULS's 0.56% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
ULS UL Solutions Inc	0.56%	0.66%	0.75%	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. ULS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Visteon Corporation and UL Solutions Inc 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%.

ULS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, UL Solutions Inc reported a gross profit of 381.00M and revenue of 758.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 50.3%.

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%.

ULS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, UL Solutions Inc reported an operating income of 138.00M and revenue of 758.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 18.2%.

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%.

ULS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, UL Solutions Inc reported a net income of 92.00M and revenue of 758.00M, resulting in a net margin of 12.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VC and ULS in my portfolio?

VC and ULS have a correlation of 0.24, 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 ULS?

ULS has higher volatility (17.28%) compared to VC (10.48%). In terms of maximum drawdown, VC dropped -70.89% vs ULS's -24.34%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

VC currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.30 vs 0.99), 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.