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KKR & CO INC (KKR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

121.25 USD
-2.23 (-1.81%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:11:02 PM
120.51 USD
-0.74 (-0.61%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:11:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

KKR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. KKR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KKR shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KKR was profitable.
  • In the past year KKR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years KKR 4 years were profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B

1.2 Ratios

  • KKR's Return On Assets of 0.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KKR is outperformed by 73.11% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.59%, KKR is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.10%, KKR is not doing good in the industry: 70.17% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 12.54%, KKR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KKR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KKR has a worse Operating Margin (2.23%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
  • KKR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 39.40%, KKR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KKR has declined.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KKR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KKR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • KKR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KKR Yearly Shares OutstandingKKR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.2 Solvency

  • KKR has an Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that KKR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • KKR has a Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is in the lower half of the industry: KKR underperforms 71.43% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KKR (10.55) is better than 61.76% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.80, KKR is doing worse than 76.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.8
Debt/FCF 10.55
Altman-Z 0.17
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.41 indicates that KKR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KKR's Current ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KKR is outperformed by 74.37% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that KKR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KKR has a worse Quick ratio (0.41) than 74.37% of its industry peers.
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 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 23.30% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, KKR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -25.29% in the last year.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 21.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y9.09%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y19.8%
EPS Next 5Y17.77%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y22.49%
Revenue Next 3Y20.77%
Revenue Next 5Y21.11%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • 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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.96, KKR is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KKR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KKR is more expensive than 65.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KKR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say KKR is valued inline with the index average.
  • KKR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.67.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KKR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • KKR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.96
Fwd PE 17.67
KKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KKR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KKR is cheaper than 62.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.25
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KKR's earnings are expected to grow with 19.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y19.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.60%, KKR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.10, KKR is paying slightly less dividend.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.60, KKR pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.6%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KKR has a limited annual growth rate of 4.39%.
  • KKR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • As KKR did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
KKR Yearly Dividends per shareKKR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 31.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KKR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • KKR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.82%
EPS Next 2Y20.07%
EPS Next 3Y19.8%
KKR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKKR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 / KKR FAQ

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

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


What is the valuation status for KKR stock?

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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KKR stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KKR & CO INC (KKR) is 23.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.63.


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 9.09% in the next year.