KD vs. SYM

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) and Symbotic Inc (SYM).

Performance

KD vs. SYM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) and Symbotic Inc (SYM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

KD vs. SYM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
KD Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.	-50.60%	-23.24%	66.51%	86.87%	-38.56%	-55.58%
SYM Symbotic Inc	-10.59%	150.95%	-53.81%	329.90%	19.40%	1.01%

Fundamentals

Market Cap KD : $3.05B SYM : $6.80B
EPS KD : $1.73 SYM : $0.06
PE Ratio KD : 7.59 SYM : 892.99
PS Ratio KD : 0.21 SYM : 2.59
Total Revenue (TTM) KD : $15.12B SYM : $2.39B
Gross Profit (TTM) KD : $2.39B SYM : $466.36M
EBITDA (TTM) KD : $1.31B SYM : -$32.24M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, KD achieves a -50.60% return, which is significantly lower than SYM's -10.59% return.

KD

• 1D: 4.54%
• 1M: 6.41%
• YTD: -50.60%
• 6M: -56.31%
• 1Y: -58.22%
• 3Y*: -3.85%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

SYM

• 1D: 12.21%
• 1M: -2.88%
• YTD: -10.59%
• 6M: -1.30%
• 1Y: 163.24%
• 3Y*: 32.56%
• 5Y*: 39.42%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

KD vs. SYM — Risk / Return Rank

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

KD

KD Risk / Return Rank: 11
KD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9
KD Sortino Ratio Rank: 15
KD Omega Ratio Rank: 8
KD Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
KD Martin Ratio Rank: 9

SYM

SYM Risk / Return Rank: 86
SYM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
SYM Sortino Ratio Rank: 86
SYM Omega Ratio Rank: 84
SYM Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
SYM Martin Ratio Rank: 84

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.

KD vs. SYM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) and Symbotic Inc (SYM). 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.

	KD	SYM	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.79	1.75	-2.55
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.77	2.49	-3.26
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.83	1.32	-0.48
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.77	3.59	-4.36
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.55	7.31	-8.86
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

KD vs. SYM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current KD Sharpe Ratio is -0.79, which is lower than the SYM Sharpe Ratio of 1.75. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of KD and SYM, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	KD	SYM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.79	1.75	-2.55
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.38	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.39	0.38	-0.76

Correlation

The correlation between KD and SYM is 0.27, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

KD vs. SYM - Dividend Comparison

Neither KD nor SYM has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

KD vs. SYM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum KD drawdown since its inception was -79.80%, which is greater than SYM's maximum drawdown of -72.46%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KD and SYM.

Drawdown Indicators

	KD	SYM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-79.80%	-72.46%	-7.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-75.60%	-45.69%	-29.91%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-72.46%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-69.80%	-39.06%	-30.74%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-49.48%	-27.69%	-21.79%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	37.60%	22.41%	+15.19%

Volatility

KD vs. SYM - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) is 11.97%, while Symbotic Inc (SYM) has a volatility of 20.31%. This indicates that KD experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than SYM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	KD	SYM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.97%	20.31%	-8.34%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	86.29%	68.95%	+17.34%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	73.43%	93.74%	-20.31%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	58.82%	103.51%	-44.69%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	58.82%	102.86%	-44.04%

Financials

KD vs. SYM - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. and Symbotic Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

KD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 3.86B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

SYM - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Symbotic Inc reported a gross profit of 133.42M and revenue of 629.99M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 21.2%.

KD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. reported an operating income of 0.00 and revenue of 3.86B, resulting in an operating margin of 0.0%.

SYM - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Symbotic Inc reported an operating income of 6.53M and revenue of 629.99M, resulting in an operating margin of 1.0%.

KD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. reported a net income of 57.00M and revenue of 3.86B, resulting in a net margin of 1.5%.

SYM - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Symbotic Inc reported a net income of 20.39M and revenue of 629.99M, resulting in a net margin of 3.2%.