SRCL vs. WM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

SRCL (Stericycle, Inc.) and WM (Waste Management, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Waste Management industry within the Industrials sector. At a 0.34 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SRCL vs. WM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Waste Management, Inc. (WM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

SRCL

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

WM

• 1D: 1.07%
• 1M: 0.38%
• YTD: 1.15%
• 6M: 4.05%
• 1Y: -5.84%
• 3Y*: 12.36%
• 5Y*: 11.11%
• 10Y*: 15.57%

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

SRCL vs. WM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SRCL Stericycle, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	25.06%	-0.66%	-16.35%	-13.98%	8.65%	73.92%	-46.04%	-11.75%
WM Waste Management, Inc.	1.15%	10.50%	14.28%	16.20%	-4.49%	43.82%	5.46%	30.45%	5.32%	24.46%

Correlation

The correlation between SRCL and WM is 0.34, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.12
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.27
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 26, 1996	0.34

The correlation between SRCL and WM shifts across timeframes, from 0.12 (3 years) to 0.35 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) SRCL : $2.63B WM : $25.41B
Gross Profit (TTM) SRCL : $930.50M WM : $5.61B
EBITDA (TTM) SRCL : $366.50M WM : $6.96B

Return for Risk

SRCL vs. WM — Risk / Return Rank

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

WM

WM Risk / Return Rank: 26
WM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28
WM Sortino Ratio Rank: 24
WM Omega Ratio Rank: 24
WM Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
WM Martin Ratio Rank: 26

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.

SRCL vs. WM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Waste Management, Inc. (WM). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SRCL	WM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.32	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.60	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.80	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.36	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SRCL	WM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-77.85%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-16.72%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.14%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-18.14%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-30.07%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-9.85%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-17.69%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.61%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SRCL	WM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.59%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	13.58%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.60%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	18.53%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	19.49%	—

Dividends

SRCL vs. WM - Dividend Comparison

SRCL has not paid dividends to shareholders, while WM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.98%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
SRCL Stericycle, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
WM Waste Management, Inc.	1.98%	1.50%	1.49%	1.56%	1.66%	1.38%	1.85%	1.80%	2.09%	1.97%	2.31%	2.89%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SRCL and WM in my portfolio?

SRCL and WM have a correlation of 0.34, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.