KALU vs. HOOD

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

KALU (Kaiser Aluminum Corporation) and HOOD (Robinhood Markets, Inc.) are both stocks. KALU operates in Aluminum (Basic Materials), while HOOD operates in Capital Markets (Financial Services). Over the past 5 years, KALU returned 10.41%/yr vs 5.12%/yr for HOOD. Their 0.33 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

KALU vs. HOOD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) and Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, KALU achieves a 44.81% return, which is significantly higher than HOOD's -20.12% return.

KALU

• 1D: 2.63%
• 1M: -6.63%
• 6M: 25.39%
• YTD: 44.81%
• 1Y: 127.11%
• 3Y*: 32.19%
• 5Y*: 10.41%
• 10Y*: 10.28%
• ALL TIME*: 9.36%

HOOD

• 1D: 4.37%
• 1M: -19.86%
• 6M: 0.48%
• YTD: -20.12%
• 1Y: -9.57%
• 3Y*: 100.07%
• 5Y*: 5.12%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 18.86%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc.	$1.92B	$2.19B	$2.54B
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corporation	$51.64M	$44.69M	$47.06M

KALU vs. HOOD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corporation	44.81%	70.14%	2.75%	-2.14%	-16.17%	-21.43%
HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc.	-20.12%	203.54%	192.46%	56.51%	-54.17%	-53.26%

Correlation

The correlation between KALU and HOOD is 0.26, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.26
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.32
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.34
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 29, 2021	0.33

Fundamentals

Market Cap KALU : $2.68B HOOD : $81.22B
EPS KALU : $13.53 HOOD : $2.27
PE Ratio KALU : 12.11 HOOD : 39.78
PEG Ratio KALU : 0.33 HOOD : 0.00
PS Ratio KALU : 0.66 HOOD : 25.04
PB Ratio KALU : 2.93 HOOD : 8.64
Total Revenue (TTM) KALU : $4.14B HOOD : $3.31B
Gross Profit (TTM) KALU : $477.50M HOOD : $2.09B
EBITDA (TTM) KALU : $472.10M HOOD : $2.44B

Return for Risk

KALU vs. HOOD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

KALU

KALU Risk / Return Rank: 94
KALU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
KALU Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
KALU Omega Ratio Rank: 92
KALU Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
KALU Martin Ratio Rank: 96

HOOD

HOOD Risk / Return Rank: 39
HOOD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38
HOOD Sortino Ratio Rank: 41
HOOD Omega Ratio Rank: 40
HOOD Calmar Ratio Rank: 39
HOOD Martin Ratio Rank: 39

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

KALU vs. HOOD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) and Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD). 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.

	KALU	HOOD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.62	-0.14	+2.76
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.33	0.30	+3.03
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.40	1.03	+0.37
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	4.91	-0.17	+5.08
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	15.88	-0.28	+16.16

KALU vs. HOOD - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current KALU Sharpe Ratio is 2.62, which is higher than the HOOD Sharpe Ratio of -0.14. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of KALU and HOOD, 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

KALU vs. HOOD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum KALU drawdown since its inception was -82.08%, smaller than the maximum HOOD drawdown of -90.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KALU and HOOD.

Drawdown Indicators

	KALU	HOOD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-82.08%	-90.21%	+8.13%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.03%	-57.26%	+31.23%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-48.85%	-57.26%	+8.41%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-55.76%	-87.88%	+32.12%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-58.48%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-15.87%	-40.75%	+24.88%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-25.47%	-60.09%	+34.62%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	8.03%	33.91%	-25.88%

Volatility

KALU vs. HOOD - Volatility Comparison

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) has a higher volatility of 18.82% compared to Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD) at 17.85%. This indicates that KALU's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than HOOD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	KALU	HOOD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	18.82%	17.85%	+0.97%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	38.20%	53.71%	-15.51%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.90%	70.36%	-21.46%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	44.98%	73.06%	-28.08%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	42.49%	73.90%	-31.41%

Dividends

KALU vs. HOOD - Dividend Comparison

KALU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.88%, while HOOD has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corporation	1.88%	2.68%	4.38%	4.33%	4.05%	3.07%	2.71%	2.16%	2.46%	1.87%	2.32%	1.91%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both KALU and HOOD in my portfolio?

KALU and HOOD have a correlation of 0.26, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, KALU or HOOD?

KALU has higher volatility (18.82%) compared to HOOD (17.85%). In terms of maximum drawdown, KALU dropped -82.08% vs HOOD's -90.21%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

KALU currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.62 vs -0.14), 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.