SRCL vs. WM

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Stericycle, Inc. (SRCL) and Waste Management, Inc. (WM).

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.

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.	5.00%	10.50%	14.28%	16.20%	-4.49%	43.82%	5.46%	30.45%	5.32%	24.46%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) SRCL : $2.63B WM : $25.20B
Gross Profit (TTM) SRCL : $930.50M WM : $7.33B
EBITDA (TTM) SRCL : $366.50M WM : $7.27B

Returns By Period

SRCL

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

WM

• 1D: -0.07%
• 1M: -4.21%
• YTD: 5.00%
• 6M: 4.88%
• 1Y: 0.76%
• 3Y*: 13.82%
• 5Y*: 13.95%
• 10Y*: 16.64%

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

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: 41
WM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 43
WM Sortino Ratio Rank: 35
WM Omega Ratio Rank: 35
WM Calmar Ratio Rank: 46
WM Martin Ratio Rank: 46

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	—	0.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.77	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.86	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.37	—

Correlation

The correlation between SRCL and WM is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

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 1.49%.

	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.	1.49%	1.50%	1.49%	1.56%	1.66%	1.38%	1.85%	1.80%	2.09%	1.97%	2.31%	2.89%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SRCL	WM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-77.85%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-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	—	-6.41%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-17.74%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.53%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SRCL	WM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	5.94%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	13.99%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	19.06%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	18.30%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	19.38%	—

Financials