UL vs. K
UL (The Unilever Group) and K (Kellogg Company) are both stocks. Both are in the Consumer Defensive sector — UL in Household & Personal Products, K in Packaged Foods. At a 0.30 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
UL vs. K - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
UL
- 1D
- 1.11%
- 1M
- 2.06%
- YTD
- -9.16%
- 6M
- -8.88%
- 1Y
- -13.57%
- 3Y*
- 3.44%
- 5Y*
- 0.77%
- 10Y*
- 4.83%
K
- 1D
- —
- 1M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
UL vs. K - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UL The Unilever Group | -9.16% | 5.96% | 20.90% | -0.17% | -2.82% | -7.61% | 9.04% | 12.88% | -2.34% | 40.15% |
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 UL and K is 0.21, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.21 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.27 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.32 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 4, 1988 | 0.30 |
The correlation between UL and K shifts across timeframes, from 0.21 (1 year) to 0.35 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.
Fundamentals
UL:
$128.21B
K:
$29.20B
UL:
€5.06
K:
$3.65
UL:
10.01
K:
22.87
UL:
1.96
K:
3.84
UL:
1.08
K:
2.30
UL:
7.17
K:
6.95
UL:
€109.27B
K:
$12.67B
UL:
€90.89B
K:
$4.41B
UL:
€24.12B
K:
$2.25B
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Return for Risk
UL vs. K — Risk / Return Rank
UL
K
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UL vs. K - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Unilever Group (UL) 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.
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.
| UL | K | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.91 | — | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.54 | — | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.10 | — | — |
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Drawdowns
UL vs. K - Drawdown Comparison
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Drawdown Indicators
| UL | K | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.55% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -25.09% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -25.09% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.66% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.13% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.35% | — | — |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.61% | — | — |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 12.37% | — | — |
Volatility
UL vs. K - Volatility Comparison
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Volatility by Period
| UL | K | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.29% | — | — |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 16.86% | — | — |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.54% | — | — |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.88% | — | — |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.61% | — | — |
Dividends
UL vs. K - Dividend Comparison
UL's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.90%, while K has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| 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% |
UL The Unilever Group | 3.90% | 3.51% | 3.29% | 3.83% | 3.57% | 3.77% | 3.07% | 3.18% | 3.49% | 2.80% | 3.42% | 3.02% |
Financials
UL vs. K - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between The Unilever Group and Kellogg Company. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
UL vs. K - Profitability Comparison
UL - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Unilever Group reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 18.38B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.
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%.
UL - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Unilever Group reported an operating income of 4.13B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in an operating margin of 22.5%.
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%.
UL - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Unilever Group reported a net income of 2.56B and revenue of 18.38B, resulting in a net margin of 14.0%.
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
UL and K have a correlation of 0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
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