INGR vs. ITOCY

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

INGR (Ingredion Incorporated) and ITOCY (Itochu Corp ADR) are both stocks. INGR operates in Packaged Foods (Consumer Defensive), while ITOCY operates in Conglomerates (Industrials). Over the past 10 years, INGR returned 0.79%/yr vs 18.89%/yr for ITOCY. At a 0.22 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

INGR vs. ITOCY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) and Itochu Corp ADR (ITOCY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, INGR achieves a -6.49% return, which is significantly higher than ITOCY's -6.92% return. Over the past 10 years, INGR has underperformed ITOCY with an annualized return of 0.79%, while ITOCY has yielded a comparatively higher 18.89% annualized return.

INGR

• 1D: 0.68%
• 1M: -4.15%
• YTD: -6.49%
• 6M: -8.29%
• 1Y: -25.12%
• 3Y*: 0.77%
• 5Y*: 4.31%
• 10Y*: 0.79%

ITOCY

• 1D: 1.24%
• 1M: -10.77%
• YTD: -6.92%
• 6M: -5.53%
• 1Y: 14.04%
• 3Y*: 15.09%
• 5Y*: 14.72%
• 10Y*: 18.89%

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

INGR vs. ITOCY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
INGR Ingredion Incorporated	-6.49%	-17.86%	29.22%	14.08%	4.47%	26.35%	-12.55%	4.70%	-33.10%	13.87%
ITOCY Itochu Corp ADR	-6.92%	30.16%	22.57%	30.30%	1.54%	6.60%	24.95%	38.77%	-5.54%	46.71%

Correlation

The correlation between INGR and ITOCY is 0.10, 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 (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.10
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.15
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.20
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.21
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 27, 2006	0.22

The correlation between INGR and ITOCY shifts across timeframes, from 0.10 (1 year) to 0.22 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS INGR : $13.96 ITOCY : ¥86.32
PE Ratio INGR : 7.28 ITOCY : 21.84
PEG Ratio INGR : 0.08 ITOCY : 0.66
PS Ratio INGR : 0.92 ITOCY : 1.32
Total Revenue (TTM) INGR : $5.41B ITOCY : ¥15.03T
Gross Profit (TTM) INGR : $1.36B ITOCY : ¥2.51T
EBITDA (TTM) INGR : $902.00M ITOCY : ¥1.26T

Return for Risk

INGR vs. ITOCY — Risk / Return Rank

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

INGR

INGR Risk / Return Rank: 3
INGR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 0
INGR Sortino Ratio Rank: 2
INGR Omega Ratio Rank: 3
INGR Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
INGR Martin Ratio Rank: 5

ITOCY

ITOCY Risk / Return Rank: 57
ITOCY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
ITOCY Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
ITOCY Omega Ratio Rank: 52
ITOCY Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
ITOCY Martin Ratio Rank: 60

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.

INGR vs. ITOCY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) and Itochu Corp ADR (ITOCY). 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.

	INGR	ITOCY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-1.52	0.52	-2.04
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-2.07	0.93	-2.99
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.75	1.11	-0.35
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.95	0.63	-1.58
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.58	1.66	-3.24

INGR vs. ITOCY - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current INGR Sharpe Ratio is -1.52, which is lower than the ITOCY Sharpe Ratio of 0.52. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of INGR and ITOCY, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

INGR vs. ITOCY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum INGR drawdown since its inception was -64.20%, smaller than the maximum ITOCY drawdown of -69.11%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for INGR and ITOCY.

Drawdown Indicators

	INGR	ITOCY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.20%	-69.11%	+4.91%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.58%	-22.31%	-4.27%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-33.21%	-26.47%	-6.74%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-33.21%	-30.18%	-3.03%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-56.14%	-30.18%	-25.96%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-31.78%	-19.71%	-12.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-18.32%	-14.27%	-4.05%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	16.03%	8.46%	+7.57%

Volatility

INGR vs. ITOCY - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Ingredion Incorporated (INGR) is 5.82%, while Itochu Corp ADR (ITOCY) has a volatility of 6.29%. This indicates that INGR experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ITOCY based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	INGR	ITOCY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	5.82%	6.29%	-0.47%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	11.73%	21.20%	-9.47%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.64%	26.99%	-10.35%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	21.32%	26.24%	-4.92%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	24.87%	23.98%	+0.89%

Dividends

INGR vs. ITOCY - Dividend Comparison

INGR's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.21%, while ITOCY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
INGR Ingredion Incorporated	3.21%	2.92%	1.72%	2.75%	2.78%	2.67%	3.23%	2.70%	2.68%	1.57%	1.52%	1.82%
ITOCY Itochu Corp ADR	0.00%	1.07%	1.35%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	1.85%	3.93%	2.83%	3.68%	3.30%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both INGR and ITOCY in my portfolio?

INGR and ITOCY 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, INGR or ITOCY?

ITOCY has higher volatility (6.29%) compared to INGR (5.82%). In terms of maximum drawdown, INGR dropped -64.20% vs ITOCY's -69.11%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

ITOCY currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.52 vs -1.52), 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.