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WST vs. WRK
Performance
Return for Risk
Drawdowns
Volatility
Dividends
Financials

WST vs. WRK

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

WST (West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.) and WRK (WestRock Company) are both stocks. WST operates in Medical Instruments & Supplies (Healthcare), while WRK operates in Packaging & Containers (Consumer Cyclical).

Performance

WST vs. WRK - Performance Comparison

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

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Returns By Period

WST

1D
-1.31%
1M
3.82%
YTD
13.65%
6M
14.53%
1Y
49.58%
3Y*
-2.89%
5Y*
-1.01%
10Y*
15.72%

WRK

1D
—
1M
—
YTD
—
6M
—
1Y
—
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

WST vs. WRK - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)20252024
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.		13.65%-15.73%1.68%
WRK
WestRock Company		0.00%0.00%0.00%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM)

WST:

$3.22B

WRK:

$19.14B

Gross Profit (TTM)

WST:

$1.17B

WRK:

$3.25B

EBITDA (TTM)

WST:

$799.00M

WRK:

$2.50B

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West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

WestRock Company

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Return for Risk

WST vs. WRK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
WST
WST Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
WST Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7676
Sharpe Ratio Rank
WST Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
WST Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
WST Calmar Ratio Rank: 7474
Calmar Ratio Rank
WST Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
WRK
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.

WST vs. WRK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) 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.

WSTWRKDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.21

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Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.25

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Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.27

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Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.96

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Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.94

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Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

WST vs. WRK - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

WSTWRKDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

1.21

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Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

-0.03

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Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.46

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Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.39

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Drawdowns

WST vs. WRK - Drawdown Comparison

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Drawdown Indicators

WSTWRKDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-59.29%

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Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-24.70%

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Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-53.79%

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Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-59.29%

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Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-59.29%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-32.97%

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Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-16.88%

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Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

12.32%

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Volatility

WST vs. WRK - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

WSTWRKDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

8.65%

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Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

25.52%

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Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

41.28%

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Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

40.56%

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Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

34.63%

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Dividends

WST vs. WRK - Dividend Comparison

WST's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.28%, while WRK has not paid dividends to shareholders.

PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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%
WST
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.		0.28%0.31%0.25%0.22%0.31%0.15%0.23%0.41%0.58%0.54%0.58%0.75%

Financials

WST vs. WRK - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. and WestRock Company. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.

Quarterly
Annual

Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities

1.00B2.00B3.00B4.00B5.00B6.00B20222023202420252026
844.90M
4.81B
(WST) Total Revenue
(WRK) Total Revenue
Values in USD except per share items
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