VRNA vs. SFM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

VRNA (Verona Pharma plc) and SFM (Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.) are both stocks. VRNA operates in Biotechnology (Healthcare), while SFM operates in Grocery Stores (Consumer Defensive). At a 0.05 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

VRNA vs. SFM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Verona Pharma plc (VRNA) and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

VRNA

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

SFM

• 1D: 1.91%
• 1M: -12.29%
• 6M: 4.83%
• YTD: -6.00%
• 1Y: -54.45%
• 3Y*: 24.08%
• 5Y*: 24.80%
• 10Y*: 11.97%
• ALL TIME*: 6.04%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	$151.42M	$179.07M	$185.67M

VRNA vs. SFM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
VRNA Verona Pharma plc	0.00%	130.21%	133.60%	-23.92%	288.84%	-4.00%	21.74%	-40.41%	-18.71%	-12.07%
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	-6.00%	-37.30%	164.12%	48.63%	9.06%	47.66%	3.88%	-17.69%	-3.45%	7.74%

Correlation

The correlation between VRNA and SFM is -0.04, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.04
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.12
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.09
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 27, 2017	0.05

The correlation between VRNA and SFM shifts across timeframes, from -0.04 (1 year) to 0.12 (3 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap VRNA : $9.72B SFM : $7.04B
EPS VRNA : -$0.69 SFM : $5.22
PS Ratio VRNA : 57.97 SFM : 0.82
PB Ratio VRNA : 34.92 SFM : 4.99
Total Revenue (TTM) VRNA : $167.65M SFM : $8.90B
Gross Profit (TTM) VRNA : $159.52M SFM : $3.41B
EBITDA (TTM) VRNA : -$40.86M SFM : $837.54M

Return for Risk

VRNA vs. SFM — Risk / Return Rank

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

VRNA

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

SFM

SFM Risk / Return Rank: 8
SFM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
SFM Sortino Ratio Rank: 5
SFM Omega Ratio Rank: 4
SFM Calmar Ratio Rank: 8
SFM Martin Ratio Rank: 18

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.

VRNA vs. SFM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Verona Pharma plc (VRNA) and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM). 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.

	VRNA	SFM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-1.16	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	-1.80	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	0.76	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.92	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-1.20	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	VRNA	SFM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-72.88%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-59.30%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-63.48%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-63.48%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.48%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-58.29%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-40.41%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	46.29%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	VRNA	SFM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	12.12%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	30.93%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	47.05%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	39.51%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	38.02%	—

Dividends

VRNA vs. SFM - Dividend Comparison

Neither VRNA nor SFM has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

VRNA vs. SFM - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Verona Pharma plc and Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

Portfolio components

VRNA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported a gross profit of 71.68M and revenue of 75.14M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 95.4%.

SFM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported a gross profit of 917.28M and revenue of 2.33B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 39.4%.

VRNA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported an operating income of 9.69M and revenue of 75.14M, resulting in an operating margin of 12.9%.

SFM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported an operating income of 215.31M and revenue of 2.33B, resulting in an operating margin of 9.2%.

VRNA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Verona Pharma plc reported a net income of 8.69M and revenue of 75.14M, resulting in a net margin of 11.6%.

SFM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jul 2026, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported a net income of 163.72M and revenue of 2.33B, resulting in a net margin of 7.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both VRNA and SFM in my portfolio?

VRNA and SFM have a correlation of -0.04, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.