WS vs. PZG

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

WS (Worthington Steel Inc) and PZG (Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.) are both stocks. Both are in the Basic Materials sector — WS in Steel, PZG in Gold. Over the past year, WS returned 63.43% vs 103.90% for PZG. At a 0.10 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

WS vs. PZG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Worthington Steel Inc (WS) and Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (PZG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WS achieves a 20.67% return, which is significantly higher than PZG's -7.14% return.

WS

• 1D: 0.12%
• 1M: 2.82%
• YTD: 20.67%
• 6M: 19.03%
• 1Y: 63.43%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

PZG

• 1D: -1.68%
• 1M: -18.75%
• YTD: -7.14%
• 6M: 1.74%
• 1Y: 103.90%
• 3Y*: 59.19%
• 5Y*: 2.58%
• 10Y*: -3.20%

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

WS vs. PZG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
WS Worthington Steel Inc	20.67%	11.18%	15.44%	26.58%
PZG Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.	-7.14%	268.42%	-8.80%	-7.66%

Correlation

The correlation between WS and PZG is 0.10, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.10
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 4, 2023	0.10

Fundamentals

Market Cap WS : $2.07B PZG : $97.27M
EPS WS : $2.44 PZG : -$0.09
PB Ratio WS : 21.39 PZG : 2.75
Total Revenue (TTM) WS : $3.35B PZG : $0.00
Gross Profit (TTM) WS : $411.50M PZG : -$892.14K
EBITDA (TTM) WS : $216.90M PZG : -$11.01M

Return for Risk

WS vs. PZG — Risk / Return Rank

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

WS

WS Risk / Return Rank: 75
WS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
WS Sortino Ratio Rank: 74
WS Omega Ratio Rank: 76
WS Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
WS Martin Ratio Rank: 74

PZG

PZG Risk / Return Rank: 77
PZG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 82
PZG Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
PZG Omega Ratio Rank: 76
PZG Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
PZG Martin Ratio Rank: 75

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.

WS vs. PZG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Worthington Steel Inc (WS) and Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (PZG). 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.

	WS	PZG	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.29	1.44	-0.14
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.88	2.23	-0.35
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.26	1.26	0.00
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.52	1.86	-0.34
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.42	4.65	-0.23
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

WS vs. PZG - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current WS Sharpe Ratio is 1.29, which is comparable to the PZG Sharpe Ratio of 1.44. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WS and PZG, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	WS	PZG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.29	1.44	-0.14
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.04	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	-0.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.59	-0.09	+0.68

Drawdowns

WS vs. PZG - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WS drawdown since its inception was -50.98%, smaller than the maximum PZG drawdown of -93.81%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WS and PZG.

Drawdown Indicators

	WS	PZG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-50.98%	-93.81%	+42.83%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-42.00%	-56.18%	+14.18%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-56.18%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-74.05%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-90.14%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-14.20%	-73.53%	+59.33%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-21.89%	-68.57%	+46.68%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	14.41%	22.43%	-8.02%

Volatility

WS vs. PZG - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Worthington Steel Inc (WS) is 11.25%, while Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. (PZG) has a volatility of 19.29%. This indicates that WS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PZG based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	WS	PZG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.25%	19.29%	-8.04%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	34.67%	58.36%	-23.69%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	49.45%	72.88%	-23.43%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	52.12%	62.90%	-10.78%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	52.12%	60.72%	-8.60%

Dividends

WS vs. PZG - Dividend Comparison

WS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.54%, while PZG has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024
PZG Paramount Gold Nevada Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
WS Worthington Steel Inc	1.54%	1.85%	2.01%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WS and PZG in my portfolio?

WS and PZG have a correlation of 0.10, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, WS or PZG?

PZG has higher volatility (19.29%) compared to WS (11.25%). In terms of maximum drawdown, WS dropped -50.98% vs PZG's -93.81%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

PZG currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.44 vs 1.29), 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.