WSC vs. AMAT

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

WSC (WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.) and AMAT (Applied Materials, Inc.) are both stocks. WSC operates in Rental & Leasing Services (Industrials), while AMAT operates in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials (Technology). Over the past 5 years, WSC returned -1.53%/yr vs 30.24%/yr for AMAT. At a 0.39 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

WSC vs. AMAT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC) and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, WSC achieves a 36.09% return, which is significantly lower than AMAT's 91.16% return.

WSC

• 1D: 1.43%
• 1M: 12.56%
• YTD: 36.09%
• 6M: 28.06%
• 1Y: -3.23%
• 3Y*: -16.55%
• 5Y*: -1.53%
• 10Y*: —

AMAT

• 1D: 6.96%
• 1M: 26.11%
• YTD: 91.16%
• 6M: 85.15%
• 1Y: 213.88%
• 3Y*: 55.09%
• 5Y*: 30.24%
• 10Y*: 36.47%

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

WSC vs. AMAT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
WSC WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.	36.09%	-43.07%	-24.83%	-1.48%	10.60%	76.26%	25.31%	96.28%	-25.83%	20.95%
AMAT Applied Materials, Inc.	91.16%	59.60%	1.13%	67.97%	-37.54%	83.64%	43.29%	89.86%	-34.92%	-3.13%

Correlation

The correlation between WSC and AMAT is 0.38, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.38
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.36
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.43
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 1, 2017	0.39

Fundamentals

Market Cap WSC : $4.63B AMAT : $391.55B
EPS WSC : -$0.37 AMAT : $10.61
PS Ratio WSC : 2.05 AMAT : 13.54
PB Ratio WSC : 5.32 AMAT : 16.38
Total Revenue (TTM) WSC : $2.27B AMAT : $29.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) WSC : $1.10B AMAT : $14.21B
EBITDA (TTM) WSC : $410.10M AMAT : $9.92B

Return for Risk

WSC vs. AMAT — Risk / Return Rank

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

WSC

WSC Risk / Return Rank: 37
WSC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 37
WSC Sortino Ratio Rank: 36
WSC Omega Ratio Rank: 36
WSC Calmar Ratio Rank: 37
WSC Martin Ratio Rank: 37

AMAT

AMAT Risk / Return Rank: 97
AMAT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 98
AMAT Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
AMAT Omega Ratio Rank: 95
AMAT Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
AMAT Martin Ratio Rank: 97

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.

WSC vs. AMAT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC) and Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT). 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.

	WSC	AMAT	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.06	4.67	-4.74
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.30	4.16	-3.86
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.03	1.59	-0.56
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.08	10.06	-10.13
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.14	28.81	-28.94
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

WSC vs. AMAT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current WSC Sharpe Ratio is -0.06, which is lower than the AMAT Sharpe Ratio of 4.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of WSC and AMAT, 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

	WSC	AMAT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.06	4.67	-4.74
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.04	0.70	-0.74
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.86	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.25	0.43	-0.17

Drawdowns

WSC vs. AMAT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum WSC drawdown since its inception was -71.54%, smaller than the maximum AMAT drawdown of -85.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for WSC and AMAT.

Drawdown Indicators

	WSC	AMAT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-71.54%	-85.22%	+13.68%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-52.53%	-21.37%	-31.16%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-70.72%	-49.88%	-20.84%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-71.54%	-55.14%	-16.40%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-55.14%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-51.15%	0.00%	-51.15%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-20.73%	-38.81%	+18.08%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	30.06%	7.46%	+22.60%

Volatility

WSC vs. AMAT - Volatility Comparison

WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. (WSC) has a higher volatility of 23.94% compared to Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) at 15.09%. This indicates that WSC's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AMAT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	WSC	AMAT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	23.94%	15.09%	+8.85%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.50%	35.23%	+3.27%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	51.90%	46.07%	+5.83%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	41.11%	43.57%	-2.46%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	44.37%	42.61%	+1.76%

Dividends

WSC vs. AMAT - Dividend Comparison

WSC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.10%, more than AMAT's 0.39% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AMAT Applied Materials, Inc.	0.39%	0.69%	0.93%	0.75%	1.05%	0.60%	1.01%	1.36%	2.14%	0.78%	1.24%	2.14%
WSC WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.	1.10%	1.49%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

WSC vs. AMAT - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. and Applied Materials, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

WSC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. reported a gross profit of 285.68M and revenue of 548.63M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 52.1%.

AMAT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. reported a gross profit of 3.95B and revenue of 7.91B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 49.9%.

WSC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. reported an operating income of 96.66M and revenue of 548.63M, resulting in an operating margin of 17.6%.

AMAT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. reported an operating income of 2.52B and revenue of 7.91B, resulting in an operating margin of 31.9%.

WSC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. reported a net income of 28.12M and revenue of 548.63M, resulting in a net margin of 5.1%.

AMAT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Applied Materials, Inc. reported a net income of 2.81B and revenue of 7.91B, resulting in a net margin of 35.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both WSC and AMAT in my portfolio?

WSC and AMAT have a correlation of 0.38, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, WSC or AMAT?

WSC has higher volatility (23.94%) compared to AMAT (15.09%). In terms of maximum drawdown, WSC dropped -71.54% vs AMAT's -85.22%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

AMAT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (4.67 vs -0.06), 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.