FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:FSK - US3026352068 - Common Stock
14.33 USD
-0.12 (-0.83%)
Taking everything into account, FSK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSK was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While FSK seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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
The Return On Assets of FSK (1.49%) is worse than 60.92% of its industry peers.
FSK has a worse Return On Equity (3.55%) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
FSK has a Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSK is below the industry average of 7.64%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.49% | ||
| ROE | 3.55% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of FSK (13.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSK has remained more or less at the same level.
FSK has a better Operating Margin (46.72%) than 81.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSK has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.09%, FSK is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.98% 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 | 46.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.24% | ||
| GM | 49.09% |
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 0.31, we must say that FSK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FSK has a worse Altman-Z score (0.31) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSK is 10.74, which is on the high side as it means it would take FSK, 10.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSK (10.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FSK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSK underperforms 63.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.31 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.17 indicates that FSK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.17, FSK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.79% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK has a Quick Ratio of 2.17. This indicates that FSK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.17, FSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for FSK have decreased strongly by -12.54% in the last year.
FSK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FSK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.79% in the last year.
FSK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.54%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-8.88%
3.2 Future
FSK is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.86% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-16.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.73%
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 5.41, the valuation of FSK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
FSK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.50, which indicates a rather cheap 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 92.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.30, FSK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 |
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 81.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as FSK's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.73%, FSK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of FSK dropped by -33.65% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.50. FSK pays more dividend than 93.28% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.73% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of FSK grows each year by 6.47%, which is quite nice.
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
359.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of FSK has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP359.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
NYSE:FSK (10/9/2025, 3:48:08 PM)
14.33
-0.12 (-0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners30.46%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.01B
Analysts54.44
Price Target19.1 (33.29%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.73% |
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
DP359.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(4)4.12%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.69%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.02%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.62%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.88%
PT rev (1m)-1.75%
PT rev (3m)-7.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.65 | ||
| P/tB | 0.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY18.49%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY15.38%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY18.66%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY18.66%
SpS5.88
BVpS21.93
TBVpS21.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.49% | ||
| ROE | 3.55% | ||
| ROCE | 5.42% | ||
| ROIC | 4.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.35% | ||
| OM | 46.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.24% | ||
| GM | 49.09% | ||
| FCFM | 45.5% |
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 | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.74 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 343.58% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.31 |
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)-12.54%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y-16.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-8.88%
Revenue Next Year-10.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.91%
EBIT growth 3Y11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y14.92%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-63.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-63.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A