PSA vs. TSN

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

PSA (Public Storage) and TSN (Tyson Foods, Inc.) are both stocks. PSA operates in REIT - Industrial (Real Estate), while TSN operates in Farm Products (Consumer Defensive). Over the past 10 years, PSA returned 7.31%/yr vs 2.07%/yr for TSN. At a 0.20 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PSA vs. TSN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Public Storage (PSA) and Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, PSA achieves a 26.88% return, which is significantly higher than TSN's -0.41% return. Over the past 10 years, PSA has outperformed TSN with an annualized return of 7.31%, while TSN has yielded a comparatively lower 2.07% annualized return.

PSA

• 1D: 0.38%
• 1M: 7.56%
• YTD: 26.88%
• 6M: 21.06%
• 1Y: 14.03%
• 3Y*: 8.56%
• 5Y*: 6.47%
• 10Y*: 7.31%

TSN

• 1D: 3.22%
• 1M: -13.12%
• YTD: -0.41%
• 6M: -2.55%
• 1Y: 8.43%
• 3Y*: 8.23%
• 5Y*: -2.81%
• 10Y*: 2.07%

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

PSA vs. TSN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
PSA Public Storage	26.88%	-9.69%	2.09%	13.60%	-20.20%	66.63%	12.69%	8.96%	0.62%	-2.89%
TSN Tyson Foods, Inc.	-0.41%	5.68%	10.47%	-10.44%	-26.90%	38.47%	-27.35%	73.91%	-32.82%	33.27%

Correlation

The correlation between PSA and TSN is 0.29, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.29
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.29
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.33
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.29
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 9, 1986	0.21

The correlation between PSA and TSN shifts across timeframes, from 0.20 (all time) to 0.33 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap PSA : $57.34B TSN : $20.33B
EPS PSA : $10.84 TSN : $1.30
PE Ratio PSA : 30.08 TSN : 44.21
PS Ratio PSA : 11.80 TSN : 0.36
PB Ratio PSA : 6.22 TSN : 1.12
Total Revenue (TTM) PSA : $4.86B TSN : $55.71B
Gross Profit (TTM) PSA : $2.95B TSN : $3.65B
EBITDA (TTM) PSA : $3.38B TSN : $2.53B

Return for Risk

PSA vs. TSN — Risk / Return Rank

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

PSA

PSA Risk / Return Rank: 59
PSA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 63
PSA Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
PSA Omega Ratio Rank: 53
PSA Calmar Ratio Rank: 61
PSA Martin Ratio Rank: 61

TSN

TSN Risk / Return Rank: 50
TSN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
TSN Sortino Ratio Rank: 46
TSN Omega Ratio Rank: 45
TSN Calmar Ratio Rank: 52
TSN Martin Ratio Rank: 56

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.

PSA vs. TSN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Public Storage (PSA) and Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN). 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.

	PSA	TSN	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.59	0.27	+0.32
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.97	0.59	+0.39
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.11	1.07	+0.05
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.83	0.37	+0.46
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.82	1.21	+0.61

PSA vs. TSN - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current PSA Sharpe Ratio is 0.59, which is higher than the TSN Sharpe Ratio of 0.27. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of PSA and TSN, 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

PSA vs. TSN - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PSA drawdown since its inception was -60.19%, smaller than the maximum TSN drawdown of -81.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSA and TSN.

Drawdown Indicators

	PSA	TSN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-60.19%	-81.50%	+21.31%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-16.20%	-18.39%	+2.19%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-25.62%	-20.34%	-5.28%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-37.93%	-52.11%	+14.18%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-37.93%	-52.45%	+14.52%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.92%	-33.04%	+27.12%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-15.77%	-23.76%	+7.99%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.37%	5.60%	+1.77%

Volatility

PSA vs. TSN - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Public Storage (PSA) is 7.03%, while Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) has a volatility of 9.95%. This indicates that PSA experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than TSN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	PSA	TSN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.03%	9.95%	-2.92%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.72%	19.12%	-1.40%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	22.80%	24.75%	-1.95%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.87%	24.88%	-1.01%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	23.46%	28.00%	-4.54%

Dividends

PSA vs. TSN - Dividend Comparison

PSA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.76%, less than TSN's 3.53% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
PSA Public Storage	2.76%	4.62%	4.01%	3.93%	7.55%	2.14%	3.46%	3.76%	3.95%	3.83%	3.27%	2.62%
TSN Tyson Foods, Inc.	3.53%	3.43%	3.43%	3.59%	2.99%	2.06%	2.65%	1.70%	2.39%	1.11%	1.09%	0.84%

Financials

PSA vs. TSN - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Public Storage and Tyson Foods, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

PSA - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Public Storage reported a gross profit of 877.80M and revenue of 1.22B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 72.1%.

TSN - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tyson Foods, Inc. reported a gross profit of 962.00M and revenue of 13.65B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 7.1%.

PSA - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Public Storage reported an operating income of 474.28M and revenue of 1.22B, resulting in an operating margin of 39.0%.

TSN - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tyson Foods, Inc. reported an operating income of 435.00M and revenue of 13.65B, resulting in an operating margin of 3.2%.

PSA - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Public Storage reported a net income of 529.38M and revenue of 1.22B, resulting in a net margin of 43.5%.

TSN - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Tyson Foods, Inc. reported a net income of 260.00M and revenue of 13.65B, resulting in a net margin of 1.9%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PSA and TSN in my portfolio?

PSA and TSN have a correlation of 0.29, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, PSA or TSN?

TSN has higher volatility (9.95%) compared to PSA (7.03%). In terms of maximum drawdown, PSA dropped -60.19% vs TSN's -81.50%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PSA currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.59 vs 0.27), 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.