SSL.TO vs. AOS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

SSL.TO (Sandstorm Gold Ltd.) and AOS (A. O. Smith Corporation) are both stocks. SSL.TO operates in Gold (Basic Materials), while AOS operates in Specialty Industrial Machinery (Industrials). At a correlation of -0.00, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

SSL.TO vs. AOS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL.TO) and A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

SSL.TO is traded in CAD, while AOS is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the AOS values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

SSL.TO

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

AOS

• 1D: 0.36%
• 1M: -1.69%
• YTD: -13.18%
• 6M: -15.16%
• 1Y: -8.33%
• 3Y*: -3.04%
• 5Y*: 0.81%
• 10Y*: 5.87%

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

SSL.TO vs. AOS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SSL.TO Sandstorm Gold Ltd.	0.00%	101.57%	23.55%	8.31%	2.69%	-13.93%	-5.88%	61.91%	0.64%	19.17%
AOS A. O. Smith Corporation	-13.18%	-4.52%	-8.70%	44.05%	-27.23%	57.84%	15.48%	8.06%	-23.36%	22.45%

Correlation

The correlation between SSL.TO and AOS is -0.01, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.01
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.06
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.02
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.02
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 23, 2009	-0.00

Fundamentals

Market Cap SSL.TO : CA$4.85B AOS : $7.89B
EPS SSL.TO : CA$0.11 AOS : $3.75
PE Ratio SSL.TO : 140.94 AOS : 15.13
PEG Ratio SSL.TO : 5.21 AOS : 0.62
PS Ratio SSL.TO : 25.06 AOS : 2.09
PB Ratio SSL.TO : 3.40 AOS : 3.66
Total Revenue (TTM) SSL.TO : CA$193.59M AOS : $3.81B
Gross Profit (TTM) SSL.TO : CA$163.20M AOS : $1.48B
EBITDA (TTM) SSL.TO : CA$148.46M AOS : $794.70M

Return for Risk

SSL.TO vs. AOS — Risk / Return Rank

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

AOS

AOS Risk / Return Rank: 25
AOS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 24
AOS Sortino Ratio Rank: 21
AOS Omega Ratio Rank: 22
AOS Calmar Ratio Rank: 30
AOS 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.

SSL.TO vs. AOS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (SSL.TO) and A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS). 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

	SSL.TO	AOS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.34	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.03	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.71	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SSL.TO	AOS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-39.97%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-29.40%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-36.41%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-38.47%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-39.97%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-34.81%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.59%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	11.83%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SSL.TO	AOS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.99%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	18.93%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	24.71%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	25.81%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	25.90%	—

Dividends

SSL.TO vs. AOS - Dividend Comparison

SSL.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.12%, less than AOS's 2.50% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AOS A. O. Smith Corporation	2.50%	2.06%	1.91%	1.84%	1.99%	1.23%	1.79%	1.89%	1.78%	0.91%	1.01%	0.99%
SSL.TO Sandstorm Gold Ltd.	0.12%	0.25%	1.94%	14.70%	13.03%	0.00%	0.00%	4.21%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

SSL.TO vs. AOS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Sandstorm Gold Ltd. and A. O. Smith Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

SSL.TO - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. reported a gross profit of 42.70M and revenue of 51.42M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 83.0%.

AOS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation reported a gross profit of 365.70M and revenue of 945.60M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 38.7%.

SSL.TO - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. reported an operating income of 39.05M and revenue of 51.42M, resulting in an operating margin of 76.0%.

AOS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation reported an operating income of 161.80M and revenue of 945.60M, resulting in an operating margin of 17.1%.

SSL.TO - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Sandstorm Gold Ltd. reported a net income of 15.46M and revenue of 51.42M, resulting in a net margin of 30.1%.

AOS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation reported a net income of 118.00M and revenue of 945.60M, resulting in a net margin of 12.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SSL.TO and AOS in my portfolio?

SSL.TO and AOS have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.