KKR (KKR): analysis in plain words
Is KKR cheap or expensive? How it makes money, whether it grows and its risks, explained in plain words and with its official accounts.
KKR (KKR) is listed on the NYSE and we classify it in financial services and payments. Below are its key dated figures, how it makes money, how it compares with its sector, what works for and against KKR according to those figures, and the questions people ask most about the stock. No buy or sell tips.
KKR (KKR) key figures as of November 4, 2026
| Figure | Value | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $101.34 | Last price on November 4, 2026 |
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 32.4x | Price over earnings per share |
| Revenue growth | +7.8% | Latest quarter vs the same quarter a year earlier |
| Net margin (TTM) | 12.2% | Profit for every 100 of sales |
| Net debt / EBITDA | N/A | Years of operating profit to repay debt |
| Dividend yield | 0.81% | Annual dividend over price |
| Market cap | $93.6 billion | What the stock market values it at |
The KKR figures come from Yahoo Finance, the same source the Fintols analysis uses, retrieved on November 4, 2026. Any KKR figure that is not available shows as N/A: we do not estimate it.
How KKR makes money
KKR is an alternative asset manager investing in private equity, infrastructure, real estate and credit. It earns management and performance fees on money from pension funds and other investors. Its segments are Asset Management, Insurance through Global Atlantic, and Strategic Holdings, which owns long-term stakes in companies.
Over the last 12 months, KKR brought in revenue of $25.8 billion. For every 100 it sells, KKR keeps 54.8 after the direct cost of what it sells (gross margin) and 20.6 after all operating costs (operating margin). With 5,043 full-time employees, that is about $5 million of revenue per employee.
KKR against its sector
To know whether a KKR figure is high or low you have to put it next to similar companies. This table compares KKR with the median of the 21 financial services and payments companies Fintols covers, with data as of November 4, 2026.
| Figure | KKR | financial services and payments median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 32.4x | 27.9x (21) |
| Revenue growth | +7.8% | +12.4% (24) |
| Net margin | 12.2% | 25.8% (24) |
| Dividend yield | 0.81% | 0.81% (24) |
In short, against the typical financial services and payments company, KKR trades on a higher P/E, grows more slowly and earns a thinner margin. By size, KKR ranks number 11 of 22 financial services and payments companies quoted in USD on Fintols.
The bull case for KKR
What works in favour of KKR, according to its figures as of November 4, 2026:
- Analysts expect KKR earnings to rise: its P/E on the next 12 months of estimated earnings is 14.1x, below the current 32.4x.
The main risk for KKR
KKR stock sits 30% below its 52-week high ($144.84): the market has cut its expectations, and it is worth understanding why first.
On top of that: kKR stock moves much more than the market: its beta is 1.72, so in a broad sell-off it tends to fall further than the index.
And, like the rest of financial services and payments, KKR is exposed to a drop in the payment, investment or trading volumes it earns fees on, plus regulation.
Frequently asked questions about KKR
Is it a good time to buy KKR stock?
Fintols does not tell you whether to buy or sell KKR, and nobody knows what the price will do tomorrow. What we can show you is where it stands today. As of November 4, 2026, KKR stock trades at $101.34, 30% below its 52-week high ($144.84) and 23% above its low ($82.67). Its P/E is 32.4x against a financial services and payments median of 27.9x, and 14.1x on the earnings analysts expect over the next 12 months. With KKR, as with any stock, timing matters less than understanding the business, investing for the long run and not betting everything on a single company.
Does KKR pay a dividend?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, KKR pays $0.78 per share a year, which at today's price is a yield of 0.81%. It uses 24% of its profit to pay it, which leaves room to keep paying it if profit dips. Its average dividend yield over the last five years is 0.74%. The financial services and payments median on Fintols is 0.81%.
Is KKR stock expensive?
It depends on what you compare it with. On P/E, KKR trades at 32.4x its last 12 months of earnings: more expensive than the financial services and payments median (27.9x). A high P/E alone does not make KKR expensive: it can be justified if earnings grow fast, and a low one can reflect a business in trouble.
Who are KKR's competitors?
On Fintols we compare KKR with Capital One, Charles Schwab and S&P Global, which are also in financial services and payments. As of November 4, 2026, Capital One is worth $126.6 billion and trades on a P/E of 12.6; Charles Schwab is worth $161.5 billion and trades on a P/E of 16.0; S&P Global is worth $139.6 billion and trades on a P/E of 28.8. Each has a side-by-side comparison with KKR below.
KKR competitors
- Capital One (COF) analysis · KKR vs Capital One comparison
- Charles Schwab (SCHW) analysis · KKR vs Charles Schwab comparison
- S&P Global (SPGI) analysis · KKR vs S&P Global comparison
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