WRK vs. IP

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about WestRock Company (WRK) and International Paper Company (IP).

Performance

WRK vs. IP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in WestRock Company (WRK) and International Paper Company (IP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

WRK vs. IP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
IP International Paper Company	-8.46%	-23.83%	28.00%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) WRK : $19.14B IP : $24.90B
Gross Profit (TTM) WRK : $3.25B IP : $7.35B
EBITDA (TTM) WRK : $2.50B IP : -$136.00M

Returns By Period

WRK

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

IP

• 1D: 2.00%
• 1M: -18.03%
• YTD: -8.46%
• 6M: -21.33%
• 1Y: -30.25%
• 3Y*: 4.24%
• 5Y*: -2.94%
• 10Y*: 3.50%

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

Return for Risk

WRK vs. IP — Risk / Return Rank

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

IP

IP Risk / Return Rank: 12
IP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 11
IP Sortino Ratio Rank: 14
IP Omega Ratio Rank: 13
IP Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
IP Martin Ratio Rank: 10

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.

WRK vs. IP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WestRock Company (WRK) and International Paper Company (IP). 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

	WRK	IP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.73	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.09	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.11	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.20	—

Dividends

WRK vs. IP - Dividend Comparison

WRK has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.18%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
IP International Paper Company	5.18%	4.70%	3.44%	5.12%	5.34%	4.08%	4.12%	4.37%	4.77%	3.21%	3.36%	4.35%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WRK	IP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-90.62%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-37.40%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-48.00%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-55.27%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-37.55%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-20.82%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	20.01%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WRK	IP	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.64%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	30.71%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	41.64%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	31.37%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	31.63%	—

Financials