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KKR & CO INC (KKR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KKR - US48251W1045 - Common Stock

132.5 USD
-0.88 (-0.66%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 2:03:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to KKR. KKR was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KKR have multiple concerns. KKR is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KKR was profitable.
KKR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KKR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KKR had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KKR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKKR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KKR (0.57%) is worse than 70.46% of its industry peers.
KKR has a Return On Equity (7.59%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.10%, KKR is not doing good in the industry: 71.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.57%
ROE 7.59%
ROIC 0.1%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)8.09%
ROE(5y)12.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KKR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKKR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

KKR has a Profit Margin (12.54%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KKR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.23%, KKR is doing worse than 72.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KKR has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.40%, KKR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.30% of the companies in the same industry.
KKR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.23%
PM (TTM) 12.54%
GM 39.4%
OM growth 3Y-48.74%
OM growth 5Y-33%
PM growth 3Y-21.17%
PM growth 5Y-20.91%
GM growth 3Y-19.35%
GM growth 5Y-18.14%
KKR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKKR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KKR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KKR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KKR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KKR Yearly Shares OutstandingKKR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KKR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKKR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.18, we must say that KKR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KKR (0.18) is worse than 72.57% of its industry peers.
KKR has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.55. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KKR would need 10.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KKR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.55. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KKR outperforms 58.65% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that KKR has dependencies on debt financing.
KKR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: KKR underperforms 77.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.8
Debt/FCF 10.55
Altman-Z 0.18
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
KKR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKKR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

KKR has a Current Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that KKR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KKR has a worse Current ratio (0.41) than 75.11% of its industry peers.
KKR has a Quick Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that KKR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, KKR is doing worse than 75.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
KKR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKKR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KKR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.96%, which is quite good.
KKR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.30% yearly.
KKR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -25.29%.
KKR shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 38.20% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.96%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%-23.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KKR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 19.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y9.01%
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%
EPS Next 5Y19.8%
Revenue Next Year16.47%
Revenue Next 2Y23.93%
Revenue Next 3Y22.4%
Revenue Next 5Y21.11%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
KKR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKKR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B 20B
KKR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKKR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.19, the valuation of KKR can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KKR is valued a bit more expensive than 67.51% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KKR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say KKR is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.31, KKR is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KKR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.66, KKR is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.19
Fwd PE 19.31
KKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

KKR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.22
EV/EBITDA N/A
KKR Per share dataKKR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KKR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KKR's earnings are expected to grow with 19.89% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KKR has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
KKR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 6.13.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.52, KKR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%

5.2 History

The dividend of KKR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.39%.
KKR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
KKR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
KKR Yearly Dividends per shareKKR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KKR pays out 31.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KKR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.82%
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%
KKR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKKR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B
KKR Dividend Payout.KKR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KKR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KKR & CO INC

NYSE:KKR (12/17/2025, 2:03:02 PM)

132.5

-0.88 (-0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners62.2%
Inst Owner Change1.16%
Ins Owners23.54%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap118.10B
Revenue(TTM)18.01B
Net Income(TTM)2.26B
Analysts82.4
Price Target160.87 (21.41%)
Short Float %1.63%
Short Ratio2.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
DP31.82%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.185)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.19%
Min EPS beat(2)2.67%
Max EPS beat(2)7.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(4)7.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.36%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.81%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.58%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.39%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.74%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.1%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)13.78%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)12.92%
PT rev (1m)0.13%
PT rev (3m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.19
Fwd PE 19.31
P/S 6.56
P/FCF 23.22
P/OCF 22.43
P/B 3.97
P/tB 5.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)5.06
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)6.86
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)5.71
FCFY4.31%
OCF(TTM)5.91
OCFY4.46%
SpS20.2
BVpS33.38
TBVpS24.01
PEG (NY)2.91
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number61.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.57%
ROE 7.59%
ROCE 0.12%
ROIC 0.1%
ROICexc 0.1%
ROICexgc 0.13%
OM 2.23%
PM (TTM) 12.54%
GM 39.4%
FCFM 28.25%
ROA(3y)0.56%
ROA(5y)1.17%
ROE(3y)8.09%
ROE(5y)12.88%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-47.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-30.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y-47.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-33.63%
OM growth 3Y-48.74%
OM growth 5Y-33%
PM growth 3Y-21.17%
PM growth 5Y-20.91%
GM growth 3Y-19.35%
GM growth 5Y-18.14%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.8
Debt/FCF 10.55
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 1%
Interest Coverage 0.15
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 225.21%
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 0.18
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.96%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
EPS Next Y9.01%
EPS Next 2Y20.05%
EPS Next 3Y19.89%
EPS Next 5Y19.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%-23.14%
Revenue Next Year16.47%
Revenue Next 2Y23.93%
Revenue Next 3Y22.4%
Revenue Next 5Y21.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-59.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.41%
EBIT Next Year22.45%
EBIT Next 3Y30.01%
EBIT Next 5Y33.3%
FCF growth 1Y251.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y262.12%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

KKR & CO INC / KKR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KKR & CO INC (KKR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KKR.


Can you provide the valuation status for KKR & CO INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KKR & CO INC (KKR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of KKR stock?

KKR & CO INC (KKR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is KKR & CO INC?

The financial health rating of KKR & CO INC (KKR) is 1 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KKR & CO INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KKR & CO INC (KKR) is expected to grow by 9.01% in the next year.