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KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KW - US4893981070 - Common Stock

9.8 USD
+2.33 (+31.19%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 8:06:07 PM
9.8 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/5/2025, 8:06:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall KW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated KW against 63 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KW have multiple concerns. KW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KW has reported negative net income.
In the past year KW had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KW reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KW reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
KW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKW 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 -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -1.35%, KW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
KW has a Return On Equity of -5.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KW outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
KW has a Return On Invested Capital (0.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KW is significantly below the industry average of 6.25%.
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 RankSector 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
KW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

KW has a better Operating Margin (13.51%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of KW (71.67%) is better than 87.30% of its industry peers.
KW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKW 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KW is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KW has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
KW Yearly Shares OutstandingKW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

KW has an Altman-Z score of 0.07. This is a bad value and indicates that KW is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.07, KW is not doing good in the industry: 69.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.96
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.07
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC6.48%
KW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

KW has a Current 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's Current ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KW is outperformed by 80.95% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, KW is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.62
KW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 75.00% over the past year.
KW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.58%.
Measured over the past years, KW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.35% on average per year.
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 very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -38.31% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KW will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -14.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-56.34%
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-28.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M
KW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KW. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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 RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
KW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KW is cheaper than 63.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 25.11
KW Per share dataKW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KW's earnings are expected to decrease with -38.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.43%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, KW pays a better dividend. On top of this KW pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.43%

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
KW Yearly Dividends per shareKW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

KW has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-121.75%
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500M -1B -1.5B

KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:KW (11/5/2025, 8:06:07 PM)

After market: 9.8 0 (0%)

9.8

+2.33 (+31.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners85.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners13.45%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)527.00M
Net Income(TTM)-91500000
Analysts41.82
Price Target8.52 (-13.06%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio4.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.43%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.8%
DP-121.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.12)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-44.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-43.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 95.85
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA 25.11
EPS(TTM)-0.67
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.07
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.61
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.1
OCFY1.04%
SpS3.82
BVpS11.33
TBVpS11.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 0.07
F-Score7
WACC6.48%
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-56.34%
EPS Next 2Y-38.31%
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 Year-28.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.89%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year83.76%
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

KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC / KW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to KW.


What is the valuation status for KW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of KW stock?

KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


How financially healthy is KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC?

The financial health rating of KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of KENNEDY-WILSON HOLDINGS INC (KW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -121.75%.