KOSS vs. BYND

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

KOSS (Koss Corporation) and BYND (Beyond Meat, Inc.) are both stocks. KOSS operates in Consumer Electronics (Technology), while BYND operates in Packaged Foods (Consumer Defensive). Over the past 5 years, KOSS returned -27.32%/yr vs -65.90%/yr for BYND. Their 0.27 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship.

Performance

KOSS vs. BYND - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Koss Corporation (KOSS) and Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, KOSS achieves a -11.11% return, which is significantly higher than BYND's -30.98% return.

KOSS

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: -7.30%
• 6M: -15.01%
• YTD: -11.11%
• 1Y: -31.73%
• 3Y*: -4.54%
• 5Y*: -27.32%
• 10Y*: 5.18%
• ALL TIME*: 7.25%

BYND

• 1D: 1.85%
• 1M: -20.32%
• 6M: -25.84%
• YTD: -30.98%
• 1Y: -80.28%
• 3Y*: -67.79%
• 5Y*: -65.90%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: -45.49%

*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)
BYND Beyond Meat, Inc.	$13.20M	$16.34M	$26.39M
KOSS Koss Corporation	$56.80K	$71.65K	$88.98K

KOSS vs. BYND - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
KOSS Koss Corporation	-11.11%	-43.90%	120.30%	-32.32%	-53.65%	210.47%	123.38%	-23.76%
BYND Beyond Meat, Inc.	-30.98%	-78.19%	-57.75%	-27.70%	-81.11%	-47.87%	65.34%	64.35%

Correlation

The correlation between KOSS and BYND is 0.17, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.17
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.26
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.33
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 2, 2019	0.27

The correlation between KOSS and BYND shifts across timeframes, from 0.17 (1 year) to 0.33 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap KOSS : $34.84M BYND : $291.68M
EPS KOSS : -$0.12 BYND : $0.78
PS Ratio KOSS : 2.72 BYND : 0.57
PB Ratio KOSS : 1.17 BYND : 3.61
Total Revenue (TTM) KOSS : $12.84M BYND : $275.50M
Gross Profit (TTM) KOSS : $4.57M BYND : $7.65M
EBITDA (TTM) KOSS : -$2.26M BYND : -$290.85M

Return for Risk

KOSS vs. BYND — Risk / Return Rank

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

KOSS

KOSS Risk / Return Rank: 19
KOSS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
KOSS Sortino Ratio Rank: 16
KOSS Omega Ratio Rank: 18
KOSS Calmar Ratio Rank: 20
KOSS Martin Ratio Rank: 24

BYND

BYND Risk / Return Rank: 26
BYND Sharpe Ratio Rank: 29
BYND Sortino Ratio Rank: 41
BYND Omega Ratio Rank: 40
BYND Calmar Ratio Rank: 5
BYND Martin Ratio Rank: 15

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.

KOSS vs. BYND - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Koss Corporation (KOSS) and Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND). 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.

	KOSS	BYND	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.63	-0.35	-0.29
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.78	0.29	-1.07
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	1.04	-0.12
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.66	-0.96	+0.30
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.96	-1.19	+0.24

KOSS vs. BYND - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current KOSS Sharpe Ratio is -0.63, which is lower than the BYND Sharpe Ratio of -0.35. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of KOSS and BYND, 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

KOSS vs. BYND - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum KOSS drawdown since its inception was -96.42%, roughly equal to the maximum BYND drawdown of -99.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for KOSS and BYND.

Drawdown Indicators

	KOSS	BYND	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-96.42%	-99.78%	+3.36%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-46.24%	-85.33%	+39.09%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-73.78%	-96.70%	+22.92%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-88.20%	-99.60%	+11.40%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-96.42%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-94.25%	-99.76%	+5.51%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-52.14%	-76.06%	+23.92%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	31.68%	68.20%	-36.52%

Volatility

KOSS vs. BYND - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Koss Corporation (KOSS) is 10.78%, while Beyond Meat, Inc. (BYND) has a volatility of 13.99%. This indicates that KOSS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BYND based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	KOSS	BYND	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	10.78%	13.99%	-3.21%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	32.09%	72.69%	-40.60%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	47.93%	236.26%	-188.33%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	97.83%	126.99%	-29.16%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	190.28%	116.40%	+73.88%

Dividends

KOSS vs. BYND - Dividend Comparison

Neither KOSS nor BYND has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both KOSS and BYND in my portfolio?

KOSS and BYND have a correlation of 0.17, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, KOSS or BYND?

BYND has higher volatility (13.99%) compared to KOSS (10.78%). In terms of maximum drawdown, KOSS dropped -96.42% vs BYND's -99.78%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

BYND currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (-0.35 vs -0.63), 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.