VGR vs. LXU

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU).

Performance

VGR vs. LXU - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

VGR vs. LXU - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
VGR Vector Group Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	39.63%	1.92%	11.51%	127.30%	-6.91%	66.05%	-49.30%	11.23%
LXU LSB Industries, Inc.	75.76%	11.99%	-18.47%	-30.00%	20.36%	323.75%	-19.29%	-23.91%	-36.99%	4.04%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) VGR : $1.42B LXU : $615.21M
Gross Profit (TTM) VGR : $474.37M LXU : $104.30M
EBITDA (TTM) VGR : $364.11M LXU : $121.96M

Returns By Period

VGR

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

LXU

• 1D: 0.27%
• 1M: 25.13%
• YTD: 75.76%
• 6M: 92.53%
• 1Y: 128.44%
• 3Y*: 13.09%
• 5Y*: 29.61%
• 10Y*: 4.13%

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

Return for Risk

VGR vs. LXU — Risk / Return Rank

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

LXU

LXU Risk / Return Rank: 91
LXU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
LXU Sortino Ratio Rank: 90
LXU Omega Ratio Rank: 87
LXU Calmar Ratio Rank: 94
LXU Martin Ratio Rank: 94

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.

VGR vs. LXU - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vector Group Ltd. (VGR) and LSB Industries, Inc. (LXU). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	VGR	LXU	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.35	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.48	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.05	—

Correlation

The correlation between VGR and LXU is 0.12, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

VGR vs. LXU - Dividend Comparison

Neither VGR nor LXU has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
VGR Vector Group Ltd.	0.00%	0.00%	4.00%	7.09%	6.75%	57.77%	6.87%	11.66%	16.05%	6.98%	6.87%	6.62%
LXU LSB Industries, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	VGR	LXU	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-97.83%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-24.09%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-81.38%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-93.22%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-59.49%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-56.21%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.62%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VGR	LXU	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	23.32%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	41.36%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	55.06%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	62.38%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	75.79%	—

Financials