KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KRG • US49803T3005
26.0421 USD
-0.2 (-0.75%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 12:44 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRG. KRG was compared to 122 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. KRG has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. KRG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KRG had positive earnings in the past year.
- KRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KRG reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.48%, KRG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 9.72%, KRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRG has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRG outperforms 47.54% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRG is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.59%) for KRG is above the 3 year average (2.11%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.59% |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)0.8%
ROE(3y)3.72%
ROE(5y)1.76%
ROIC(3y)2.11%
ROIC(5y)1.49%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.37%, KRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRG has a Operating Margin (23.09%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRG has grown nicely.
- KRG's Gross Margin of 73.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRG outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
- KRG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 23.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.37% | ||
| GM | 73.87% |
OM growth 3Y41.33%
OM growth 5Y15.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRG is destroying value.
- KRG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KRG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KRG has an Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that KRG is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KRG has a Altman-Z score of 0.74. This is in the better half of the industry: KRG outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRG is 10.90, which is on the high side as it means it would take KRG, 10.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KRG's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.90 is amongst the best of the industry. KRG outperforms 90.16% of its industry peers.
- KRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.85. This is a neutral value indicating KRG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KRG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRG outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC6.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- KRG has a Current Ratio of 0.23. This is a bad value and indicates that KRG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.23, KRG is not doing good in the industry: 89.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.23 indicates that KRG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KRG has a worse Quick ratio (0.23) than 86.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 345.16% over the past year.
- KRG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.30%.
- Measured over the past years, KRG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)345.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%740%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y25.93%
Sales Q2Q%-4.55%
3.2 Future
- KRG is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -42.93% yearly.
- KRG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-73.84%
EPS Next 2Y-42.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.87, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRG.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRG is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. KRG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- KRG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 72.12.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRG.
- KRG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 72.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KRG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRG is cheaper than 78.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KRG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as KRG's earnings are expected to decrease with -42.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-42.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.32%, KRG is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.81, KRG has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, KRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.49%!
- KRG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As KRG did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.49%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- KRG pays out 79.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of KRG has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP79.18%
EPS Next 2Y-42.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:KRG (2/24/2026, 12:44:39 PM)
26.0421
-0.2 (-0.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners105.96%
Inst Owner Change-2.55%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change-2.38%
Market Cap5.64B
Revenue(TTM)844.37M
Net Income(TTM)298.66M
Analysts74.12
Price Target26.52 (1.84%)
Short Float %5.96%
Short Ratio6.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.49%
DP79.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date04-09 2026-04-09 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)324.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-201.07%
Max EPS beat(2)850.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)318.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-201.07%
Max EPS beat(4)850.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)169.45%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.28%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.27%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 72.12 | ||
| P/S | 6.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.07 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY1.39%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY4.92%
OCF(TTM)1.98
OCFY7.62%
SpS3.9
BVpS14.2
TBVpS12.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 9.72% | ||
| ROCE | 3.28% | ||
| ROIC | 2.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.61% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.73% | ||
| OM | 23.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.37% | ||
| GM | 73.87% | ||
| FCFM | 32.88% |
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)0.8%
ROE(3y)3.72%
ROE(5y)1.76%
ROIC(3y)2.11%
ROIC(5y)1.49%
ROICexc(3y)2.14%
ROICexc(5y)1.5%
ROICexgc(3y)2.26%
ROICexgc(5y)1.58%
ROCE(3y)2.67%
ROCE(5y)1.88%
ROICexgc growth 3Y54.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y51.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.82%
OM growth 3Y41.33%
OM growth 5Y15.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.13%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.85 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.46 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.74 |
F-Score7
WACC6.82%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)36.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)34.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)17.46%
Profit Quality(3y)2484.8%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)345.16%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%740%
EPS Next Y-73.84%
EPS Next 2Y-42.93%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.3%
Revenue growth 3Y1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y25.93%
Sales Q2Q%-4.55%
Revenue Next Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.26%
EBIT growth 3Y43.78%
EBIT growth 5Y45.11%
EBIT Next Year187.21%
EBIT Next 3Y47.14%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.15%
FCF growth 3Y7.94%
FCF growth 5Y37.16%
OCF growth 1Y2.54%
OCF growth 3Y4.24%
OCF growth 5Y35.09%
KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST / KRG FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KRG.
What is the valuation status for KRG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) stock?
KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) stock?
The financial health rating of KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KRG stock?
The dividend rating of KITE REALTY GROUP TRUST (KRG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.18%.