VMW vs. A

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

VMW (VMware, Inc.) and A (Agilent Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. VMW operates in Software - Infrastructure (Technology), while A operates in Diagnostics & Research (Healthcare). At a 0.40 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VMW vs. A - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in VMware, Inc. (VMW) and Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

VMW

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

A

• 1D: 0.14%
• 1M: 10.19%
• YTD: -6.53%
• 6M: -8.08%
• 1Y: 9.97%
• 3Y*: 2.76%
• 5Y*: -2.21%
• 10Y*: 12.01%

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

VMW vs. A - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	16.06%	5.94%	0.72%	-7.60%	10.69%	31.72%	59.18%
A Agilent Technologies, Inc.	-6.53%	1.92%	-2.70%	-6.42%	-5.52%	35.51%	39.79%	27.54%	1.67%	48.32%

Correlation

The correlation between VMW and A is 0.40, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.03
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.26
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.34
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 15, 2007	0.40

The correlation between VMW and A shifts across timeframes, from 0.03 (3 years) to 0.40 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) VMW : $13.61B A : $7.23B
Gross Profit (TTM) VMW : $11.05B A : $1.88B
EBITDA (TTM) VMW : $2.61B A : $1.73B

Return for Risk

VMW vs. A — Risk / Return Rank

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

VMW

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

A

A Risk / Return Rank: 50
A Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
A Sortino Ratio Rank: 50
A Omega Ratio Rank: 48
A Calmar Ratio Rank: 51
A Martin Ratio Rank: 50

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.

VMW vs. A - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VMware, Inc. (VMW) and Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	VMW	A	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.30	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	0.76	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.09	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	0.34	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	0.64	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	VMW	A	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-93.18%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-29.75%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-35.32%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-43.19%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-43.19%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-26.93%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-57.22%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	15.58%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VMW	A	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	17.31%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	25.14%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	33.03%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	30.01%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	28.15%	—

Dividends

VMW vs. A - Dividend Comparison

VMW has not paid dividends to shareholders, while A's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.79%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
A Agilent Technologies, Inc.	0.79%	0.55%	0.71%	0.66%	0.71%	0.49%	0.46%	0.79%	0.91%	0.81%	1.05%	1.23%
VMW VMware, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	23.65%	0.00%	0.00%	19.55%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VMW and A in my portfolio?

VMW and A have a correlation of 0.40, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.