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KKR & CO INC (KKR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KKR - US48251W1045 - Common Stock

144.66 USD
+1.32 (+0.92%)
Last: 9/15/2025, 4:05:34 PM
144.65 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After Hours: 9/15/2025, 4:05:34 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.


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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.
Of the past 5 years KKR 4 years were profitable.
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 0.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KKR underperforms 71.31% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KKR (7.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE 7.08%
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 has a Profit Margin of 11.49%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KKR outperforms 41.77% 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.
The Gross Margin of KKR (40.81%) is worse than 62.87% of its industry peers.
KKR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 11.49%
GM 40.81%
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.
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

KKR has an Altman-Z score of 0.19. This is a bad value and indicates that KKR is not financially healthy and even 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 70.89% of its industry peers.
KKR has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KKR would need 11.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KKR has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KKR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.83. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KKR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KKR is outperformed by 78.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.83
Debt/FCF 11.32
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

KKR has a Current Ratio of 0.33. 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 Current ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KKR underperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.33 indicates that KKR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KKR has a Quick ratio of 0.33. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KKR underperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
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 27.66%, which is quite impressive.
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 -21.91% 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)27.66%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%8.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.91%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%17.6%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KKR will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 20.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.2%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.98%
EPS Next 5Y18.88%
Revenue Next Year12.8%
Revenue Next 2Y23.76%
Revenue Next 3Y21.12%
Revenue Next 5Y20.47%

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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KKR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KKR indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KKR is more expensive than 67.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KKR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.18, 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 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.76
Fwd PE 21.18
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

KKR's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.22
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
KKR's earnings are expected to grow with 19.98% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.13
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.98%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.51%, KKR is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.96, KKR is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KKR's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KKR pays out 33.45% 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.
DP33.45%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.98%
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

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KKR & CO INC

NYSE:KKR (9/15/2025, 4:05:34 PM)

After market: 144.65 -0.01 (-0.01%)

144.66

+1.32 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-22 2025-10-22/bmo
Inst Owners61.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners23.56%
Ins Owner Change-1.21%
Market Cap128.88B
Analysts83.2
Price Target168.12 (16.22%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.51%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.39%
DP33.45%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.185)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(2)2.67%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.36%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.56%
Max EPS beat(4)13%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.18%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.72%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)6.82%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)16.18%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-27.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.78%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)17.66%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)26.91%
PT rev (1m)2.45%
PT rev (3m)14.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.76
Fwd PE 21.18
P/S 7.41
P/FCF 28.22
P/OCF 27.12
P/B 4.57
P/tB 6.41
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)5.03
EY3.48%
EPS(NY)6.83
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)5.13
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)5.33
OCFY3.69%
SpS19.53
BVpS31.67
TBVpS22.56
PEG (NY)3.13
PEG (5Y)1.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.52%
ROE 7.08%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 11.49%
GM 40.81%
FCFM 26.25%
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
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 Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.83
Debt/FCF 11.32
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 1.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 228.46%
Current Ratio 0.33
Quick Ratio 0.33
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)27.66%
EPS 3Y2.35%
EPS 5Y23.3%
EPS Q2Q%8.26%
EPS Next Y9.2%
EPS Next 2Y19.8%
EPS Next 3Y19.98%
EPS Next 5Y18.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.91%
Revenue growth 3Y11.25%
Revenue growth 5Y38.2%
Sales Q2Q%17.6%
Revenue Next Year12.8%
Revenue Next 2Y23.76%
Revenue Next 3Y21.12%
Revenue Next 5Y20.47%
EBIT growth 1Y-102.83%
EBIT growth 3Y-42.97%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.41%
EBIT Next Year27.56%
EBIT Next 3Y31.14%
EBIT Next 5Y31.25%
FCF growth 1Y166.99%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y170.89%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A