WMT vs. BEPC

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

WMT (Walmart Inc.) and BEPC (Brookfield Renewable Corporation) are both stocks. WMT operates in Discount Stores (Consumer Defensive), while BEPC operates in Utilities - Renewable (Utilities). Over the past year, WMT returned 29.24% vs 17.48% for BEPC. At a 0.07 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

WMT vs. BEPC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Walmart Inc. (WMT) and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WMT achieves a 9.07% return, which is significantly higher than BEPC's -3.02% return.

WMT

• 1D: 0.45%
• 1M: -8.62%
• YTD: 9.07%
• 6M: 4.13%
• 1Y: 29.24%
• 3Y*: 34.18%
• 5Y*: 22.42%
• 10Y*: 19.77%

BEPC

• 1D: -3.16%
• 1M: 0.77%
• YTD: -3.02%
• 6M: -4.04%
• 1Y: 17.48%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

WMT vs. BEPC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
WMT Walmart Inc.	9.07%	24.49%	0.00%
BEPC Brookfield Renewable Corporation	-3.02%	45.18%	-2.74%

Correlation

The correlation between WMT and BEPC is -0.00, 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	-0.00
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 24, 2024	0.07

Fundamentals

Market Cap WMT : $968.20B BEPC : $6.66B
EPS WMT : $2.88 BEPC : -$29.65
PS Ratio WMT : 1.34 BEPC : 1.63
Total Revenue (TTM) WMT : $725.31B BEPC : $4.03B
Gross Profit (TTM) WMT : $181.16B BEPC : $1.93B
EBITDA (TTM) WMT : $44.32B BEPC : $563.03M

Return for Risk

WMT vs. BEPC — Risk / Return Rank

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

WMT

WMT Risk / Return Rank: 76
WMT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
WMT Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
WMT Omega Ratio Rank: 74
WMT Calmar Ratio Rank: 75
WMT Martin Ratio Rank: 80

BEPC

BEPC Risk / Return Rank: 59
BEPC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 62
BEPC Sortino Ratio Rank: 54
BEPC Omega Ratio Rank: 54
BEPC Calmar Ratio Rank: 63
BEPC Martin Ratio Rank: 63

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.

WMT vs. BEPC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Walmart Inc. (WMT) and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC). 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.

	WMT	BEPC	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.22	0.54	+0.67
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.79	0.93	+0.86
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	1.12	+0.11
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.83	0.92	+0.91
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.82	2.16	+3.66

WMT vs. BEPC - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current WMT Sharpe Ratio is 1.22, which is higher than the BEPC Sharpe Ratio of 0.54. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WMT and BEPC, 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

WMT vs. BEPC - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WMT drawdown since its inception was -77.14%, which is greater than BEPC's maximum drawdown of -19.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WMT and BEPC.

Drawdown Indicators

	WMT	BEPC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-77.14%	-19.92%	-57.22%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-15.75%	-19.92%	+4.17%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-21.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-25.74%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-25.74%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-9.81%	-16.16%	+6.35%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-14.63%	-6.36%	-8.27%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.94%	8.48%	-3.54%

Volatility

WMT vs. BEPC - Volatility Comparison

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a higher volatility of 9.86% compared to Brookfield Renewable Corporation (BEPC) at 8.63%. This indicates that WMT's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than BEPC based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	WMT	BEPC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.86%	8.63%	+1.23%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	18.49%	26.73%	-8.24%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.67%	33.73%	-10.06%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.68%	35.32%	-13.64%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	21.73%	35.32%	-13.59%

Dividends

WMT vs. BEPC - Dividend Comparison

WMT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.80%, less than BEPC's 4.19% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BEPC Brookfield Renewable Corporation	4.19%	3.89%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
WMT Walmart Inc.	0.80%	0.84%	0.92%	1.45%	1.58%	1.52%	1.50%	1.78%	2.23%	2.07%	2.89%	3.20%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WMT and BEPC in my portfolio?

WMT and BEPC have a correlation of -0.00, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, WMT or BEPC?

WMT has higher volatility (9.86%) compared to BEPC (8.63%). In terms of maximum drawdown, WMT dropped -77.14% vs BEPC's -19.92%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

WMT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.22 vs 0.54), 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.