KEY vs. K

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

KEY (KeyCorp) and K (Kellogg Company) are both stocks. KEY operates in Banks - Regional (Financial Services), while K operates in Packaged Foods (Consumer Defensive). At a 0.21 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

KEY vs. K - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

KEY

• 1D: 0.42%
• 1M: 1.74%
• YTD: 7.52%
• 6M: 15.23%
• 1Y: 38.89%
• 3Y*: 33.73%
• 5Y*: 4.07%
• 10Y*: 10.03%

K

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

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

KEY vs. K - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
KEY KeyCorp	7.52%	26.22%	25.34%	-11.53%	-21.69%	45.92%	-14.50%	42.72%	-24.61%	12.74%
K Kellogg Company	0.00%	5.99%	49.75%	-7.44%	14.35%	7.44%	-6.78%	26.08%	-13.32%	-4.93%

Correlation

The correlation between KEY and K is 0.06, 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	0.06
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.11
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.11
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.10
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 6, 1987	0.21

The correlation between KEY and K shifts across timeframes, from 0.06 (1 year) to 0.21 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap KEY : $23.59B K : $29.20B
EPS KEY : $1.78 K : $3.65
PE Ratio KEY : 12.25 K : 22.87
PEG Ratio KEY : 0.50 K : 3.84
PS Ratio KEY : 2.12 K : 2.30
PB Ratio KEY : 1.35 K : 6.95
Total Revenue (TTM) KEY : $11.22B K : $12.67B
Gross Profit (TTM) KEY : $7.20B K : $4.41B
EBITDA (TTM) KEY : $2.51B K : $2.25B

Return for Risk

KEY vs. K — Risk / Return Rank

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

KEY

KEY Risk / Return Rank: 81
KEY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
KEY Sortino Ratio Rank: 81
KEY Omega Ratio Rank: 80
KEY Calmar Ratio Rank: 78
KEY Martin Ratio Rank: 80

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.

KEY vs. K - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for KeyCorp (KEY) 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.

	KEY	K	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.78	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.34	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.30	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.41	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	6.55	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	KEY	K	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.78	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.11	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.25	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.15	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	KEY	K	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-87.08%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.76%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-32.21%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-65.23%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-65.23%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-4.38%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-32.89%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.52%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	KEY	K	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	7.36%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	17.24%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	24.12%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	38.05%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	39.83%	—	—

Dividends

KEY vs. K - Dividend Comparison

KEY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.77%, more than K's 1.39% yield.

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%
KEY KeyCorp	3.77%	3.97%	4.78%	5.69%	4.54%	3.24%	4.51%	3.51%	3.82%	1.88%	1.81%	3.83%

Financials

KEY vs. K - Profitability Comparison

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

KEY - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, KeyCorp reported a gross profit of 1.84B and revenue of 2.73B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 67.4%.

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%.

KEY - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, KeyCorp reported an operating income of 701.00M and revenue of 2.73B, resulting in an operating margin of 25.7%.

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%.

KEY - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, KeyCorp reported a net income of 522.00M and revenue of 2.73B, resulting in a net margin of 19.1%.

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%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both KEY and K in my portfolio?

KEY and K have a correlation of 0.06, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.