KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KW - US4893981070 - Common Stock
9.115 USD
+0.22 (+2.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to KW. KW was compared to 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. KW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KW has reported negative net income.
KW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KW reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.35%, KW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -5.85%, KW is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.90%, KW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KW is significantly below the industry average of 6.46%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (0.90%) for KW is above the 3 year average (0.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.35% | ||
| ROE | -5.85% | ||
| ROIC | 0.9% |
ROA(3y)-1.58%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)-6.98%
ROE(5y)0.46%
ROIC(3y)0.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KW's Operating Margin of 13.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KW outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
KW has a Gross Margin of 71.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KW outperforms 87.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KW has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 71.67% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-6.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KW has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KW has an Altman-Z score of 0.10. This is a bad value and indicates that KW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KW (0.10) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.96 is on the high side and indicates that KW has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KW (2.96) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC6.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that KW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KW (0.62) is worse than 79.37% of its industry peers.
KW has a Quick Ratio of 0.62. This is a bad value and indicates that KW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KW has a worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 75.00%, which is quite impressive.
KW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.58%.
KW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.35%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KW will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.49% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-50.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.86%
Revenue Next 2Y13.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KW reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KW. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.49%, which is a nice return.
KW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.54. KW pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, KW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.80%.
KW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of KW are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KW will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-121.75%
EPS Next 2Y-1.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:KW (9/11/2025, 2:01:49 PM)
9.115
+0.22 (+2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.13%
Inst Owner Change-2.01%
Ins Owners13.42%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap1.26B
Analysts41.82
Price Target8.52 (-6.53%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.49% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
DP-121.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)9.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.3%
Max EPS beat(2)71.44%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)46.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-53.3%
Max EPS beat(4)171.7%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-127.68%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)91.93%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-20.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-18.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)26.69%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.17%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.92%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.99%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 89.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.03 |
EPS(TTM)-0.67
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.58
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.61
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.1
OCFY1.12%
SpS3.82
BVpS11.33
TBVpS11.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.35% | ||
| ROE | -5.85% | ||
| ROCE | 1.14% | ||
| ROIC | 0.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.97% | ||
| OM | 13.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 71.67% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.58%
ROA(5y)0.1%
ROE(3y)-6.98%
ROE(5y)0.46%
ROIC(3y)0.53%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)0.55%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)0.56%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)0.67%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y-6.78%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.96 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 21.72 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 69.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 6.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
F-Score7
WACC6.3%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)75%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.37%
EPS Next Y-50.82%
EPS Next 2Y-1.49%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.35%
Sales Q2Q%2.8%
Revenue Next Year25.86%
Revenue Next 2Y13.86%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.89%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year83.97%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-261.42%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-72.94%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A