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GIS vs. K
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

GIS vs. K

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and Kellogg Company (K).

Performance

GIS vs. K - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and Kellogg Company (K). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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GIS vs. K - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
GIS
General Mills, Inc.		-18.83%-23.75%1.45%-19.97%28.09%18.53%13.60%43.13%-31.57%-0.65%
K
Kellogg Company		0.00%5.99%49.75%-7.44%14.35%7.44%-6.78%26.08%-13.32%-4.93%

Fundamentals

Market Cap

GIS:

$20.19B

K:

$29.20B

EPS

GIS:

$4.07

K:

$3.65

PE Ratio

GIS:

9.15

K:

22.87

PEG Ratio

GIS:

3.94

K:

3.84

PS Ratio

GIS:

1.10

K:

2.30

PB Ratio

GIS:

2.16

K:

6.95

Total Revenue (TTM)

GIS:

$18.37B

K:

$12.67B

Gross Profit (TTM)

GIS:

$4.70B

K:

$4.41B

EBITDA (TTM)

GIS:

$3.03B

K:

$2.25B

Returns By Period

GIS

1D
0.30%
1M
-17.71%
YTD
-18.83%
6M
-24.20%
1Y
-34.63%
3Y*
-21.16%
5Y*
-6.10%
10Y*
-1.97%

K

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

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General Mills, Inc.

Kellogg Company

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Return for Risk

GIS vs. K — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
GIS
GIS Risk / Return Rank: 33
Overall Rank
GIS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 00
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GIS Sortino Ratio Rank: 22
Sortino Ratio Rank
GIS Omega Ratio Rank: 33
Omega Ratio Rank
GIS Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
Calmar Ratio Rank
GIS Martin Ratio Rank: 44
Martin Ratio Rank
K
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.

GIS vs. K - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) and Kellogg Company (K). 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.

GISKDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.46

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Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-2.13

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Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.75

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—

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.89

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—

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.82

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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.

GIS vs. K - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

GISKDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

-1.46

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Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

-0.29

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Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

-0.09

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—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.43

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Correlation

The correlation between GIS and K is 0.51, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

GIS vs. K - Dividend Comparison

GIS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.53%, more than K's 2.07% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
GIS
General Mills, Inc.		6.53%5.20%3.73%3.47%2.50%3.03%3.37%3.66%5.03%3.27%3.01%3.00%
K
Kellogg Company		2.07%2.76%2.79%10.56%3.28%3.59%3.66%3.27%3.86%3.12%2.77%2.74%

Drawdowns

GIS vs. K - Drawdown Comparison

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Drawdown Indicators

GISKDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-55.55%

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Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-37.97%

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Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-55.55%

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Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-55.55%

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Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-54.07%

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Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-10.06%

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Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

18.65%

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Volatility

GIS vs. K - Volatility Comparison

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Volatility by Period

GISKDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

7.33%

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Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

18.36%

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Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

23.79%

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Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

20.89%

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Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

21.97%

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Financials

GIS vs. K - Financials Comparison

This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between General Mills, Inc. and Kellogg 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

1.00B2.00B3.00B4.00B5.00B20222023202420252026
4.44B
3.26B
(GIS) Total Revenue
(K) Total Revenue
Values in USD except per share items

GIS vs. K - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between General Mills, Inc. and Kellogg Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.
Gross Margin
Operating Margin
Net Margin
Quarterly
Annual
0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%202220232024202520260
33.3%
Portfolio components
GIS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, General Mills, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 4.44B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

K - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kellogg Company reported a gross profit of 1.08B and revenue of 3.26B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 33.3%.

GIS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, General Mills, Inc. reported an operating income of 524.60M and revenue of 4.44B, resulting in an operating margin of 11.8%.

K - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kellogg Company reported an operating income of 452.00M and revenue of 3.26B, resulting in an operating margin of 13.9%.

GIS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, General Mills, Inc. reported a net income of 303.10M and revenue of 4.44B, resulting in a net margin of 6.8%.

K - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kellogg Company reported a net income of 309.00M and revenue of 3.26B, resulting in a net margin of 9.5%.