HSII vs. LEG

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

HSII (Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.) and LEG (Leggett & Platt, Incorporated) are both stocks. HSII operates in Staffing & Employment Services (Industrials), while LEG operates in Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances (Consumer Cyclical). Over the past 10 years, HSII returned 14.45%/yr vs -11.84%/yr for LEG. At a 0.38 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HSII vs. LEG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

Over the past 10 years, HSII has outperformed LEG with an annualized return of 14.45%, while LEG has yielded a comparatively lower -11.84% annualized return.

HSII

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: 0.00%
• 6M: 0.10%
• 1Y: 36.29%
• 3Y*: 33.55%
• 5Y*: 7.75%
• 10Y*: 14.45%

LEG

• 1D: -0.31%
• 1M: -6.84%
• YTD: -10.47%
• 6M: -13.24%
• 1Y: 10.19%
• 3Y*: -29.79%
• 5Y*: -26.16%
• 10Y*: -11.84%

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

HSII vs. LEG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HSII Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.	0.00%	34.86%	52.52%	7.91%	-34.86%	51.02%	-7.13%	6.13%	28.96%	4.14%
LEG Leggett & Platt, Incorporated	-10.47%	17.02%	-61.93%	-13.45%	-17.78%	-3.76%	-9.05%	47.13%	-22.25%	0.58%

Correlation

The correlation between HSII and LEG is 0.19, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.19
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.34
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.40
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.39
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 28, 1999	0.38

The correlation between HSII and LEG shifts across timeframes, from 0.19 (1 year) to 0.40 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap HSII : $1.26B LEG : $1.38B
EPS HSII : $1.74 LEG : $1.60
PE Ratio HSII : 33.87 LEG : 6.12
PS Ratio HSII : 1.03 LEG : 0.45
PB Ratio HSII : 2.47 LEG : 1.33
Total Revenue (TTM) HSII : $1.21B LEG : $3.03B
Gross Profit (TTM) HSII : $283.17M LEG : $717.40M
EBITDA (TTM) HSII : $109.42M LEG : $433.10M

Return for Risk

HSII vs. LEG — Risk / Return Rank

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

HSII

HSII Risk / Return Rank: 92
HSII Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
HSII Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
HSII Omega Ratio Rank: 98
HSII Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
HSII Martin Ratio Rank: 94

LEG

LEG Risk / Return Rank: 47
LEG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 48
LEG Sortino Ratio Rank: 47
LEG Omega Ratio Rank: 45
LEG Calmar Ratio Rank: 49
LEG Martin Ratio Rank: 49

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.

HSII vs. LEG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) and Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG). 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.

	HSII	LEG	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.64	0.21	+1.43
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	4.13	0.71	+3.42
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.76	1.09	+0.67
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.01	0.36	+3.66
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	18.21	0.76	+17.44
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

HSII vs. LEG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current HSII Sharpe Ratio is 1.64, which is higher than the LEG Sharpe Ratio of 0.21. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HSII and LEG, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HSII	LEG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.64	0.21	+1.43
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.23	-0.62	+0.85
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.37	-0.30	+0.66
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.16	0.20	-0.04

Drawdowns

HSII vs. LEG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HSII drawdown since its inception was -85.54%, roughly equal to the maximum LEG drawdown of -86.41%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HSII and LEG.

Drawdown Indicators

	HSII	LEG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.54%	-86.41%	+0.87%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.27%	-28.51%	+17.24%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-22.61%	-77.99%	+55.38%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.51%	-85.65%	+34.14%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-57.85%	-86.41%	+28.56%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-79.29%	+79.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-52.27%	-19.61%	-32.66%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.83%	13.37%	-9.54%

Volatility

HSII vs. LEG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (HSII) is 0.00%, while Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) has a volatility of 15.53%. This indicates that HSII experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than LEG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	HSII	LEG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.00%	15.53%	-15.53%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.93%	30.63%	-12.70%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	27.57%	49.41%	-21.84%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	35.22%	42.36%	-7.14%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	40.43%	39.73%	+0.70%

Dividends

HSII vs. LEG - Dividend Comparison

HSII's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.51%, less than LEG's 2.04% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HSII Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.	0.51%	1.02%	1.35%	2.03%	2.15%	1.37%	2.04%	1.85%	1.67%	2.12%	2.15%	1.91%
LEG Leggett & Platt, Incorporated	2.04%	1.82%	6.35%	6.95%	5.40%	4.03%	3.61%	3.11%	4.19%	2.98%	2.74%	3.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HSII and LEG in my portfolio?

HSII and LEG have a correlation of 0.19, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, HSII or LEG?

LEG has higher volatility (15.53%) compared to HSII (0.00%). In terms of maximum drawdown, HSII dropped -85.54% vs LEG's -86.41%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HSII currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.64 vs 0.21), 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.