DEC vs VALU: Correlation
How closely do Diversified Energy Company (DEC) and Value Line, Inc. (VALU) trade together? Their weekly returns over three years give a correlation of 0.31, which is moderate.
Data as of 2026-08-27 · refreshed every trading day · weekly returns · methodology
How correlated are DEC and VALU?
Across a 3-year window, the weekly returns of DEC and VALU correlate at 0.31, moderate. The link has loosened recently: the 1-year correlation (-0.06) runs below the 3-year figure (0.31). Stretching to 5 years gives n/a, with an annualized covariance of nan %².
Among the 27 assets we track against DEC, VALU ranks #12 by 3-year correlation. Neither side won the trailing year by much: -0.7% against +0.7%.
How is this computed?
Pearson correlation on weekly returns: ρ(A,B) = cov(rA, rB) / (σA · σB), over windows of 52, 156 and 260 weeks. Covariance is annualized (×52) and expressed in %². Full definitions on the methodology page.
DEC vs VALU: side by side
| DEC (Diversified Energy Company) | VALU (Value Line, Inc.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year return | -0.7% | +0.7% |
| 5-year return | n/a | +11.4% |
| Volatility (ann.) | n/a | 39.5% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | nan | 0.29 |
| Max drawdown (3Y) | -36.6% | -40.3% |
| Market cap | $1.0B | $0.3B |
| P/E (trailing) | 2.5 | 16.1 |
| Dividend yield | 7.77% | 3.58% |
| Sector / category | US Listed | US Listed |
Year-by-year returns
| Year | DEC | VALU |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | – | +10.3% |
| 2023 | +inf% | -1.9% |
| 2024 | +30.4% | +11.3% |
| 2025 | -4.7% | -24.9% |
| 2026 | +8.5% | -1.5% |
Calendar-year price returns; the current year is year-to-date as of the data date above.
Are DEC and VALU good diversifiers for each other?
Yes, to a useful degree: a correlation of 0.31 leaves real independence between the two, which historically damped combined volatility.
FAQ
What is the correlation between DEC and VALU?
As of 2026-08-27, the correlation of weekly returns between DEC and VALU is 0.31 over 3 years, -0.06 over 1 year and n/a over 5 years.
Is VALU a good diversifier for DEC?
Yes, to a useful degree: a correlation of 0.31 leaves real independence between the two, which historically damped combined volatility.
What does a correlation of 0.31 mean?
Correlation ranges from −1 to +1. Values near +1 mean two assets move together, near 0 that they move independently, and negative values that they tend to move in opposite directions. It measures co-movement, not performance.
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