FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:FSK - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US3026352068 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FSK. FSK was compared to 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FSK while its profitability can be described as average. FSK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSK was profitable.
In the past year FSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FSK 4 years were profitable.
FSK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.57%, FSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.94% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK has a Return On Equity of 8.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSK outperforms 49.79% of its industry peers.
FSK has a Return On Invested Capital (4.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for FSK is below the industry average of 7.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.57% | ||
| ROE | 8.13% | ||
| ROIC | 4.41% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FSK (31.54%) is better than 76.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSK has remained more or less at the same level.
FSK has a Operating Margin of 48.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSK outperforms 80.69% of its industry peers.
FSK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 50.33%, FSK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.22% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSK has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.54% | ||
| GM | 50.33% |
OM growth 3Y-4.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.92%
PM growth 3Y-37.64%
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, FSK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
FSK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FSK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.49, we must say that FSK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.49, FSK is not doing good in the industry: 65.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSK is 7.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take FSK, 7.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSK (7.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22 is on the high side and indicates that FSK has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of FSK (1.22) is worse than 60.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
FSK has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that FSK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.57, FSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.57 indicates that FSK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSK has a Quick ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: FSK outperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FSK have decreased by -8.50% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FSK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.09% on average per year.
FSK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.69%.
Measured over the past years, FSK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.5%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-10.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.69%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-7.83%
3.2 Future
FSK is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.56% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, FSK will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.96%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-8.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76, the valuation of FSK can be described as very cheap.
FSK's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSK is cheaper than 86.70% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.85, which indicates a very decent valuation of FSK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSK indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSK is cheaper than 83.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of FSK indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSK is cheaper than 81.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as FSK's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-8.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.86%, which is a nice return.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.77. FSK pays more dividend than 80.26% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of FSK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.47%!
FSK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
FSK pays out 150.00% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FSK's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP150%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-8.56%
NYSE:FSK (7/14/2025, 9:30:49 AM)
21.74
-0.04 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.21%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap6.09B
Analysts54.12
Price Target20.75 (-4.55%)
Short Float %2.31%
Short Ratio5.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.86% |
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
DP150%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.07%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.07%
Max EPS beat(4)5.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1.6%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.13%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.02%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.46%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.82%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.85 | ||
| P/S | 3.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.99 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.8
EY12.88%
EPS(NY)2.46
Fwd EY11.3%
FCF(TTM)3.63
FCFY16.7%
OCF(TTM)3.63
OCFY16.7%
SpS6.02
BVpS23.37
TBVpS23.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.57% | ||
| ROE | 8.13% | ||
| ROCE | 5.58% | ||
| ROIC | 4.41% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.49% | ||
| OM | 48.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 31.54% | ||
| GM | 50.33% | ||
| FCFM | 60.28% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.74%
ROICexc(5y)4.19%
ROICexgc(3y)4.74%
ROICexgc(5y)4.19%
ROCE(3y)5.9%
ROCE(5y)5.21%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.37%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.07%
OM growth 3Y-4.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.92%
PM growth 3Y-37.64%
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.99%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 191.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.49 |
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)575.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.5%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-10.96%
EPS Next Y-12.96%
EPS Next 2Y-7.63%
EPS Next 3Y-8.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.69%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-7.83%
Revenue Next Year-7.49%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.72%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.59%
EBIT growth 3Y11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y14.92%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-45.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-45.73%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A