VOD vs. LAC

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

VOD (Vodafone Group Plc) and LAC (Lithium Americas Corp.) are both stocks. VOD operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services), while LAC operates in Other Industrial Metals & Mining (Basic Materials). Over the past year, VOD returned 61.95% vs 71.70% for LAC. At a 0.15 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VOD vs. LAC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) and Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VOD achieves a 19.76% return, which is significantly higher than LAC's 4.36% return.

VOD

• 1D: 1.77%
• 1M: 7.76%
• YTD: 19.76%
• 6M: 25.65%
• 1Y: 61.95%
• 3Y*: 27.46%
• 5Y*: 4.14%
• 10Y*: -0.06%

LAC

• 1D: 3.17%
• 1M: -9.18%
• YTD: 4.36%
• 6M: -11.13%
• 1Y: 71.70%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

VOD vs. LAC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
VOD Vodafone Group Plc	19.76%	63.00%	5.68%	-3.23%
LAC Lithium Americas Corp.	4.36%	46.80%	-53.59%	-27.19%

Correlation

The correlation between VOD and LAC is 0.18, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.18
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 2, 2023	0.15

Fundamentals

Market Cap VOD : $35.85B LAC : $1.61B
EPS VOD : -€1.92 LAC : -$0.28
PB Ratio VOD : 0.61 LAC : 1.19
Total Revenue (TTM) VOD : €78.20B LAC : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) VOD : €25.34B LAC : -$580.22K
EBITDA (TTM) VOD : €25.58B LAC : -$52.10M

Return for Risk

VOD vs. LAC — Risk / Return Rank

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

VOD

VOD Risk / Return Rank: 92
VOD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
VOD Sortino Ratio Rank: 89
VOD Omega Ratio Rank: 91
VOD Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
VOD Martin Ratio Rank: 93

LAC

LAC Risk / Return Rank: 69
LAC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
LAC Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
LAC Omega Ratio Rank: 76
LAC Calmar Ratio Rank: 66
LAC Martin Ratio Rank: 61

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.

VOD vs. LAC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) and Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC). 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.

	VOD	LAC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.39	0.56	+1.84
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.90	2.21	+0.69
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.43	1.25	+0.18
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	6.16	1.16	+5.00
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.54	1.77	+12.78

VOD vs. LAC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VOD Sharpe Ratio is 2.39, which is higher than the LAC Sharpe Ratio of 0.56. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VOD and LAC, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

VOD vs. LAC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VOD drawdown since its inception was -79.32%, roughly equal to the maximum LAC drawdown of -81.83%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VOD and LAC.

Drawdown Indicators

	VOD	LAC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.32%	-81.83%	+2.51%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.05%	-63.08%	+53.03%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-20.03%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-49.24%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-62.36%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-16.19%	-61.18%	+44.99%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-32.70%	-63.13%	+30.43%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.25%	41.47%	-37.22%

Volatility

VOD vs. LAC - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) is 7.37%, while Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) has a volatility of 22.78%. This indicates that VOD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LAC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	VOD	LAC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.37%	22.78%	-15.41%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	19.67%	53.55%	-33.88%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	25.97%	132.17%	-106.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	27.00%	101.55%	-74.55%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.85%	101.55%	-73.70%

Dividends

VOD vs. LAC - Dividend Comparison

VOD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.43%, while LAC has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
LAC Lithium Americas Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
VOD Vodafone Group Plc	3.43%	3.86%	8.58%	11.15%	9.27%	7.04%	6.11%	4.92%	8.99%	5.33%	12.26%	6.77%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VOD and LAC in my portfolio?

VOD and LAC have a correlation of 0.18, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, VOD or LAC?

LAC has higher volatility (22.78%) compared to VOD (7.37%). In terms of maximum drawdown, VOD dropped -79.32% vs LAC's -81.83%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

VOD currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.39 vs 0.56), 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.