VNET vs. IREN

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET) and Iris Energy Limited (IREN).

Performance

VNET vs. IREN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET) and Iris Energy Limited (IREN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

VNET vs. IREN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
VNET 21Vianet Group, Inc.	-0.83%	78.48%	65.16%	-49.38%	-37.21%	-44.77%
IREN Iris Energy Limited	-9.24%	284.62%	37.34%	472.00%	-92.27%	-33.87%

Fundamentals

Market Cap VNET : $2.46B IREN : $10.22B
EPS VNET : -$0.94 IREN : -$0.06
PS Ratio VNET : 0.23 IREN : 11.28
PB Ratio VNET : 0.40 IREN : 4.07
Total Revenue (TTM) VNET : $9.90B IREN : $760.38M
Gross Profit (TTM) VNET : $2.18B IREN : $461.29M
EBITDA (TTM) VNET : $2.86B IREN : $461.18M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VNET achieves a -0.83% return, which is significantly higher than IREN's -9.24% return.

VNET

• 1D: 5.67%
• 1M: -22.17%
• YTD: -0.83%
• 6M: -18.78%
• 1Y: 2.32%
• 3Y*: 37.32%
• 5Y*: -24.21%
• 10Y*: -8.25%

IREN

• 1D: 8.41%
• 1M: -16.29%
• YTD: -9.24%
• 6M: -26.96%
• 1Y: 462.89%
• 3Y*: 123.76%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

VNET vs. IREN — Risk / Return Rank

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

VNET

VNET Risk / Return Rank: 44
VNET Sharpe Ratio Rank: 43
VNET Sortino Ratio Rank: 48
VNET Omega Ratio Rank: 45
VNET Calmar Ratio Rank: 43
VNET Martin Ratio Rank: 43

IREN

IREN Risk / Return Rank: 96
IREN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
IREN Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
IREN Omega Ratio Rank: 92
IREN Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
IREN Martin Ratio Rank: 96

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.

VNET vs. IREN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET) and Iris Energy Limited (IREN). 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.

	VNET	IREN	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.03	4.74	-4.72
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.71	3.68	-2.97
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.08	1.43	-0.35
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.04	7.93	-7.89
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.08	17.28	-17.20
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

VNET vs. IREN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VNET Sharpe Ratio is 0.03, which is lower than the IREN Sharpe Ratio of 4.74. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VNET and IREN, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	VNET	IREN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.03	4.74	-4.72
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.26	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.10	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.07	0.07	-0.14

Correlation

The correlation between VNET and IREN is 0.22, 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

VNET vs. IREN - Dividend Comparison

Neither VNET nor IREN has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

VNET vs. IREN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VNET drawdown since its inception was -96.67%, roughly equal to the maximum IREN drawdown of -95.73%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VNET and IREN.

Drawdown Indicators

	VNET	IREN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.67%	-95.73%	-0.94%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-43.41%	-58.62%	+15.21%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-95.84%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-96.67%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-80.31%	-55.14%	-25.17%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-60.54%	-63.97%	+3.43%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	20.59%	26.89%	-6.30%

Volatility

VNET vs. IREN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for 21Vianet Group, Inc. (VNET) is 23.52%, while Iris Energy Limited (IREN) has a volatility of 30.29%. This indicates that VNET experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than IREN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VNET	IREN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	23.52%	30.29%	-6.77%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	52.45%	77.56%	-25.11%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	85.35%	98.40%	-13.05%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	95.15%	119.14%	-23.99%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	81.52%	119.14%	-37.62%

Financials