LEN vs MAS: Correlation
Measured on weekly returns over the past three years, Lennar (LEN) and Masco (MAS) carry a correlation of 0.74, a strong link.
Data as of 2026-08-27 · refreshed every trading day · weekly returns · methodology
How correlated are LEN and MAS?
On 3 years of weekly data the LEN/MAS correlation comes out at 0.74, strong. The relationship has been stable: the 1-year correlation (0.72) sits close to the 3-year figure. The 5-year figure is 0.72, and annualized covariance runs at 716.4 %².
Within LEN's tracked universe of 40 assets, MAS comes in at #13 by 3-year correlation. The last year tells two different stories: MAS led by 34.4 percentage points, -34.9% for LEN against -0.5% for MAS. The rolling one-year correlation stayed in a tight band between 0.71 and 0.82 over the past three years, which points to a structural rather than episodic relationship.
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.
LEN vs MAS: side by side
| LEN (Lennar) | MAS (Masco) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year return | -34.9% | -0.5% |
| 5-year return | -11.7% | +29.1% |
| Volatility (ann.) | 32.6% | 29.6% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.84 | 0.95 |
| Max drawdown (3Y) | -54.5% | -30.9% |
| Market cap | $20.5B | $14.4B |
| P/E (trailing) | 13.7 | 17.0 |
| Dividend yield | 2.29% | 1.71% |
| Sector / category | Consumer Discretionary | Industrials |
Year-by-year returns
| Year | LEN | MAS |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -20.6% | -32.1% |
| 2023 | +66.9% | +46.6% |
| 2024 | -7.3% | +10.0% |
| 2025 | -20.8% | -10.9% |
| 2026 | -15.9% | +16.3% |
Calendar-year price returns; the current year is year-to-date as of the data date above.
Are LEN and MAS good diversifiers for each other?
To a limited degree. At 0.74 the two still catch most of the same waves, so the pair smooths returns a little without insulating either from a shared selloff.
FAQ
What is the correlation between LEN and MAS?
The LEN/MAS correlation stands at 0.74 on a 3-year window (1 year: 0.72, 5 years: 0.72), computed from weekly returns as of 2026-08-27.
Is MAS a good diversifier for LEN?
To a limited degree. At 0.74 the two still catch most of the same waves, so the pair smooths returns a little without insulating either from a shared selloff.
What does a correlation of 0.74 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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