SA vs. WPM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

SA (Seabridge Gold Inc.) and WPM (Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. Over the past 10 years, SA returned 7.38%/yr vs 20.60%/yr for WPM. A 0.71 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

SA vs. WPM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Seabridge Gold Inc. (SA) and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SA achieves a -0.81% return, which is significantly lower than WPM's 3.89% return. Over the past 10 years, SA has underperformed WPM with an annualized return of 7.38%, while WPM has yielded a comparatively higher 20.60% annualized return.

SA

• 1D: -1.01%
• 1M: -1.94%
• YTD: -0.81%
• 6M: -5.11%
• 1Y: 101.58%
• 3Y*: 34.55%
• 5Y*: 10.24%
• 10Y*: 7.38%

WPM

• 1D: -0.69%
• 1M: -3.66%
• YTD: 3.89%
• 6M: -0.09%
• 1Y: 37.37%
• 3Y*: 43.24%
• 5Y*: 23.93%
• 10Y*: 20.60%

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

SA vs. WPM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SA Seabridge Gold Inc.	-0.81%	159.33%	-5.94%	-3.58%	-23.71%	-21.74%	52.46%	4.46%	17.08%	38.65%
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.	3.89%	110.52%	15.24%	27.91%	-7.53%	4.22%	41.82%	54.62%	-10.04%	16.41%

Correlation

The correlation between SA and WPM is 0.78, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.78
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.74
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.77
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.71
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 4, 2016	0.71

The correlation between SA and WPM has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.71 to 0.78 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

Market Cap SA : $3.14B WPM : $55.38B
EPS SA : -CA$0.68 WPM : $3.96
PB Ratio SA : 3.69 WPM : 5.97
Total Revenue (TTM) SA : CA$0.00 WPM : $2.75B
Gross Profit (TTM) SA : -CA$90.03K WPM : $2.12B
EBITDA (TTM) SA : -CA$31.30M WPM : $2.38B

Return for Risk

SA vs. WPM — Risk / Return Rank

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

SA

SA Risk / Return Rank: 80
SA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
SA Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
SA Omega Ratio Rank: 78
SA Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
SA Martin Ratio Rank: 81

WPM

WPM Risk / Return Rank: 64
WPM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 68
WPM Sortino Ratio Rank: 60
WPM Omega Ratio Rank: 62
WPM Calmar Ratio Rank: 64
WPM Martin Ratio Rank: 67

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.

SA vs. WPM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Seabridge Gold Inc. (SA) and Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM). 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.

	SA	WPM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.56	0.81	+0.76
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.04	1.23	+0.81
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.27	1.17	+0.11
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.69	1.08	+1.62
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	6.68	2.95	+3.73

SA vs. WPM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SA Sharpe Ratio is 1.56, which is higher than the WPM Sharpe Ratio of 0.81. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SA and WPM, 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

SA vs. WPM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SA drawdown since its inception was -90.99%, which is greater than WPM's maximum drawdown of -48.64%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SA and WPM.

Drawdown Indicators

	SA	WPM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-90.99%	-48.64%	-42.35%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-37.92%	-34.92%	-3.00%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-52.51%	-34.92%	-17.59%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-56.12%	-43.29%	-12.83%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-61.10%	-48.64%	-12.46%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-25.41%	-26.32%	+0.91%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-51.25%	-18.88%	-32.37%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.25%	12.70%	+2.55%

Volatility

SA vs. WPM - Volatility Comparison

Seabridge Gold Inc. (SA) has a higher volatility of 26.14% compared to Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) at 17.13%. This indicates that SA's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than WPM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SA	WPM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	26.14%	17.13%	+9.01%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	54.28%	39.78%	+14.50%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	65.46%	46.68%	+18.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	51.52%	35.57%	+15.95%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	51.52%	36.85%	+14.67%

Dividends

SA vs. WPM - Dividend Comparison

SA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while WPM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.59%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
SA Seabridge Gold Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
WPM Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.	0.59%	0.56%	1.10%	1.22%	1.54%	1.33%	1.01%	1.21%	1.84%	1.49%	1.09%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SA and WPM in my portfolio?

SA and WPM have a correlation of 0.78, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SA or WPM?

SA has higher volatility (26.14%) compared to WPM (17.13%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SA dropped -90.99% vs WPM's -48.64%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

SA currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.56 vs 0.81), 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.