WSM vs. WRK

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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

Performance

WSM vs. WRK - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

WSM

• 1D: 1.74%
• 1M: 34.71%
• YTD: 28.12%
• 6M: 23.34%
• 1Y: 45.75%
• 3Y*: 56.54%
• 5Y*: 26.20%
• 10Y*: 27.02%

WRK

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

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

WSM vs. WRK - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc.	28.12%	-2.09%	32.87%
WRK WestRock Company	0.00%	0.00%	1.44%

Correlation

The correlation between WSM and WRK 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) WSM : $7.88B WRK : $19.14B
Gross Profit (TTM) WSM : $3.63B WRK : $3.25B
EBITDA (TTM) WSM : $1.49B WRK : $2.50B

Return for Risk

WSM vs. WRK — Risk / Return Rank

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

WSM

WSM Risk / Return Rank: 75
WSM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 79
WSM Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
WSM Omega Ratio Rank: 71
WSM Calmar Ratio Rank: 75
WSM Martin Ratio Rank: 74

WRK

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

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.

WSM vs. WRK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

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

	WSM	WRK	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.33	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.04	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.23	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.98	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	4.48	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	WSM	WRK	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	0.00%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-25.03%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	10.25%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	WSM	WRK	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.30%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	25.58%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	34.65%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.76%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	44.28%	—	—

Dividends

WSM vs. WRK - Dividend Comparison

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

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 WSM and WRK in my portfolio?

WSM and WRK 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.