WRK vs. WSM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

WRK (WestRock Company) and WSM (Williams-Sonoma, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Consumer Cyclical sector — WRK in Packaging & Containers, WSM in Specialty Retail. At a correlation of -0.01, they often move in opposite directions.

Performance

WRK vs. WSM - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

WRK

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

WSM

• 1D: -0.38%
• 1M: 17.43%
• YTD: 27.49%
• 6M: 19.15%
• 1Y: 44.40%
• 3Y*: 58.20%
• 5Y*: 25.80%
• 10Y*: 26.98%

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

WRK vs. WSM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	1.44%
WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc.	27.49%	-2.09%	32.87%

Correlation

The correlation between WRK and WSM 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 (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 5, 2024	-0.01

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) WRK : $19.14B WSM : $7.88B
Gross Profit (TTM) WRK : $3.25B WSM : $3.63B
EBITDA (TTM) WRK : $2.50B WSM : $1.49B

Return for Risk

WRK vs. WSM — Risk / Return Rank

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

WRK

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

WSM

WSM Risk / Return Rank: 75
WSM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 78
WSM Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
WSM Omega Ratio Rank: 71
WSM Calmar Ratio Rank: 75
WSM Martin Ratio Rank: 74

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. WSM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WestRock Company (WRK) and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM). 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.

	WRK	WSM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.29	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.98	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.22	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.92	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	4.35	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WRK	WSM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-89.01%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-23.27%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-36.79%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-51.92%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-59.71%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-0.49%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-25.02%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	10.25%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WRK	WSM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.58%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	25.83%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	34.74%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	44.75%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	44.29%	—

Dividends

WRK vs. WSM - Dividend Comparison

WRK has not paid dividends to shareholders, while WSM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.21%.

Position	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%
WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc.	1.21%	1.43%	1.16%	1.72%	2.65%	1.43%	1.93%	2.55%	3.33%	2.98%	3.02%	2.36%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WRK and WSM in my portfolio?

WRK and WSM 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.