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KKR & CO INC (KKR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KKR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US48251W1045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

141.05  -2 (-1.4%)

After market: 141.05 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall KKR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KKR against 233 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

KKR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KKR had a positive cash flow from operations.
KKR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KKR reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
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

KKR has a Return On Assets of 0.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KKR underperforms 69.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KKR (7.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 7.99%
ROIC N/A
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's Profit Margin of 13.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KKR outperforms 48.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KKR has declined.
KKR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.20%, KKR is doing worse than 63.68% of the companies in the same industry.
KKR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 13.32%
GM 41.2%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KKR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KKR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 0.19, we must say that KKR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KKR's Altman-Z score of 0.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KKR is outperformed by 74.79% of its industry peers.
KKR has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.64. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KKR would need 6.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KKR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.64. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KKR outperforms 58.55% of its industry peers.
KKR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.82. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KKR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.82) than 77.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.82
Debt/FCF 6.64
Altman-Z 0.19
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

A Current Ratio of 0.34 indicates that KKR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KKR's Current ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KKR is outperformed by 84.19% of its industry peers.
KKR has a Quick Ratio of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that KKR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.34, KKR is not doing good in the industry: 84.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.34
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.99% over the past year.
KKR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 23.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KKR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -24.06% 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)37.99%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%18.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.06%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KKR is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 20.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.5%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.51%
EPS Next 5Y18.88%
Revenue Next Year11.9%
Revenue Next 2Y21.69%
Revenue Next 3Y20.03%
Revenue Next 5Y20.3%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.55 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KKR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KKR is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KKR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say KKR is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, the valuation of KKR can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KKR is on the same level as its industry peers.
KKR is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.55
Fwd PE 20.74
KKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKKR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 63.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.69
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
KKR's earnings are expected to grow with 19.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KKR has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.12, KKR is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, KKR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 28.32% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KKR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.32%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.51%
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 (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 141.05 0 (0%)

141.05

-2 (-1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners61.19%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners23.56%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap125.62B
Analysts84.62
Price Target147.23 (4.38%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
DP28.32%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date05-12 2025-05-12 (0.185)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(2)2.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(4)13%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.02%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.44%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)8.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-27.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.78%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.68%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)11.38%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)35.58%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-14.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.5%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.55
Fwd PE 20.74
P/S 7.62
P/FCF 16.69
P/OCF 16.37
P/B 4.57
P/tB 6.41
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.94
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)6.8
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)8.45
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)8.61
OCFY6.11%
SpS18.5
BVpS30.84
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)3.36
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.59%
ROE 7.99%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 13.32%
GM 41.2%
FCFM 45.68%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.82
Debt/FCF 6.64
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 0.88%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 342.98%
Current Ratio 0.34
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 0.19
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)37.99%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%18.56%
EPS Next Y8.5%
EPS Next 2Y19.53%
EPS Next 3Y19.51%
EPS Next 5Y18.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.06%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%4.57%
Revenue Next Year11.9%
Revenue Next 2Y21.69%
Revenue Next 3Y20.03%
Revenue Next 5Y20.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-107.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.41%
EBIT Next Year28.03%
EBIT Next 3Y28.74%
EBIT Next 5Y31.25%
FCF growth 1Y191.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y194.38%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A