SFM vs. IMKTA

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

SFM (Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.) and IMKTA (Ingles Markets, Incorporated) are both stocks. Both operate in the Grocery Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Over the past 10 years, SFM returned 14.44%/yr vs 10.32%/yr for IMKTA. At a 0.36 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

SFM vs. IMKTA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) and Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, SFM achieves a 6.08% return, which is significantly lower than IMKTA's 30.42% return. Over the past 10 years, SFM has outperformed IMKTA with an annualized return of 14.44%, while IMKTA has yielded a comparatively lower 10.32% annualized return.

SFM

• 1D: 4.54%
• 1M: -2.54%
• YTD: 6.08%
• 6M: 8.18%
• 1Y: -51.23%
• 3Y*: 34.82%
• 5Y*: 26.28%
• 10Y*: 14.44%

IMKTA

• 1D: -0.80%
• 1M: 0.69%
• YTD: 30.42%
• 6M: 26.54%
• 1Y: 41.55%
• 3Y*: 3.05%
• 5Y*: 9.22%
• 10Y*: 10.32%

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

SFM vs. IMKTA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.	6.08%	-37.30%	164.12%	48.63%	9.06%	47.66%	3.88%	-17.69%	-3.45%	28.70%
IMKTA Ingles Markets, Incorporated	30.42%	7.44%	-24.70%	-9.77%	12.58%	104.80%	-8.75%	78.27%	-19.72%	-26.73%

Correlation

The correlation between SFM and IMKTA is 0.25, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.25
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.24
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.36
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.39
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 1, 2013	0.36

The correlation between SFM and IMKTA shifts across timeframes, from 0.24 (3 years) to 0.39 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS SFM : $5.20 IMKTA : $7.32
PE Ratio SFM : 16.27 IMKTA : 12.17
PS Ratio SFM : 0.93 IMKTA : 0.24
Total Revenue (TTM) SFM : $8.90B IMKTA : $5.40B
Gross Profit (TTM) SFM : $3.41B IMKTA : $1.32B
EBITDA (TTM) SFM : $837.54M IMKTA : $279.31M

Return for Risk

SFM vs. IMKTA — Risk / Return Rank

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

SFM

SFM Risk / Return Rank: 8
SFM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
SFM Sortino Ratio Rank: 5
SFM Omega Ratio Rank: 4
SFM Calmar Ratio Rank: 10
SFM Martin Ratio Rank: 17

IMKTA

IMKTA Risk / Return Rank: 82
IMKTA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 84
IMKTA Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
IMKTA Omega Ratio Rank: 77
IMKTA Calmar Ratio Rank: 87
IMKTA Martin Ratio Rank: 85

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.

SFM vs. IMKTA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) and Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA). 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.

	SFM	IMKTA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-1.11	1.57	-2.69
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-1.66	2.23	-3.90
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.77	1.27	-0.49
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.84	3.57	-4.41
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.14	7.94	-9.07

SFM vs. IMKTA - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current SFM Sharpe Ratio is -1.11, which is lower than the IMKTA Sharpe Ratio of 1.57. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of SFM and IMKTA, 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

SFM vs. IMKTA - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SFM drawdown since its inception was -72.88%, roughly equal to the maximum IMKTA drawdown of -72.55%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SFM and IMKTA.

Drawdown Indicators

	SFM	IMKTA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-72.88%	-72.55%	-0.33%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-61.35%	-11.70%	-49.65%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-63.48%	-31.98%	-31.50%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-63.48%	-39.58%	-23.90%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-63.48%	-59.08%	-4.40%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-52.93%	-9.20%	-43.73%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-40.30%	-23.70%	-16.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	46.12%	5.25%	+40.87%

Volatility

SFM vs. IMKTA - Volatility Comparison

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) has a higher volatility of 13.13% compared to Ingles Markets, Incorporated (IMKTA) at 8.08%. This indicates that SFM's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than IMKTA based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	SFM	IMKTA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.13%	8.08%	+5.05%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	30.98%	18.46%	+12.52%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	46.47%	26.59%	+19.88%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	39.32%	26.34%	+12.98%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	37.89%	32.46%	+5.43%

Dividends

SFM vs. IMKTA - Dividend Comparison

SFM has not paid dividends to shareholders, while IMKTA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.74%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
IMKTA Ingles Markets, Incorporated	0.74%	0.96%	1.02%	0.76%	0.68%	0.76%	1.55%	1.39%	2.42%	1.91%	1.37%	1.50%
SFM Sprouts Farmers Market, 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%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both SFM and IMKTA in my portfolio?

SFM and IMKTA have a correlation of 0.25, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, SFM or IMKTA?

SFM has higher volatility (13.13%) compared to IMKTA (8.08%). In terms of maximum drawdown, SFM dropped -72.88% vs IMKTA's -72.55%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

IMKTA currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.57 vs -1.11), 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.