K vs. UL

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

K (Kellogg Company) and UL (Unilever PLC) are both stocks. Both are in the Consumer Defensive sector — K in Packaged Foods, UL in Household & Personal Products. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

K vs. UL - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

K

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

UL

• 1D: -1.20%
• 1M: 0.61%
• YTD: -10.25%
• 6M: -9.64%
• 1Y: -13.45%
• 3Y*: 3.13%
• 5Y*: 0.52%
• 10Y*: 4.96%

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

K vs. UL - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
K Kellogg Company	0.00%	5.99%	49.75%	-7.44%	14.35%	7.44%	-6.78%	26.08%	-13.32%	-4.93%
UL Unilever PLC	-10.25%	5.96%	20.90%	-0.17%	-2.82%	-7.61%	9.04%	12.88%	-2.34%	40.15%

Correlation

The correlation between K and UL is 0.20, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.20
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.27
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.32
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.34
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 4, 1988	0.30

The correlation between K and UL shifts across timeframes, from 0.20 (1 year) to 0.34 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap K : $29.20B UL : $126.67B
EPS K : $3.65 UL : €5.06
PE Ratio K : 22.87 UL : 9.93
PEG Ratio K : 3.84 UL : 1.95
PS Ratio K : 2.30 UL : 1.07
PB Ratio K : 6.95 UL : 7.11
Total Revenue (TTM) K : $12.67B UL : €109.27B
Gross Profit (TTM) K : $4.41B UL : €90.89B
EBITDA (TTM) K : $2.25B UL : €24.12B

Return for Risk

K vs. UL — Risk / Return Rank

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

K

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

UL

UL Risk / Return Rank: 17
UL Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
UL Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
UL Omega Ratio Rank: 16
UL Calmar Ratio Rank: 23
UL Martin Ratio Rank: 18

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.

K vs. UL - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kellogg Company (K) and Unilever PLC (UL). 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.

	K	UL	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	-0.63	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	-0.76	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	0.91	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	-0.54	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	-1.08	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	K	UL	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-53.55%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-25.09%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-25.09%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-25.66%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-30.13%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-21.31%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.61%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	12.45%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	K	UL	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	6.37%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.78%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	21.57%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	20.89%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	21.59%	—

Dividends

K vs. UL - Dividend Comparison

K has not paid dividends to shareholders, while UL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.95%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
K Kellogg Company	1.39%	2.76%	2.79%	10.56%	3.28%	3.59%	3.66%	3.27%	3.86%	3.12%	2.77%	2.74%
UL Unilever PLC	3.95%	3.51%	3.29%	3.83%	3.57%	3.77%	3.07%	3.18%	3.49%	2.80%	3.42%	3.02%

Financials

K vs. UL - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Kellogg Company and Unilever PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

K - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 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%.

UL - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Unilever PLC reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 18.38B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

K - Operating Margin

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

UL - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Unilever PLC reported an operating income of 4.13B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in an operating margin of 22.5%.

K - Net Margin

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

UL - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Unilever PLC reported a net income of 2.56B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in a net margin of 14.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both K and UL in my portfolio?

K and UL have a correlation of 0.20, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.