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FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:FSK - US3026352068 - Common Stock

14.69 USD
-0.28 (-1.87%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
14.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FSK. FSK was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of FSK while its profitability can be described as average. FSK is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

FSK had positive earnings in the past year.
FSK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FSK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FSK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
FSK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFSK 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 -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

FSK has a Return On Assets (1.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.42%, FSK is doing worse than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK's Return On Invested Capital of 4.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
FSK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.66%. This is below the industry average of 7.00%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 4.42%
ROIC 4.19%
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
FSK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFSK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

FSK has a Profit Margin (17.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FSK's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.44%, FSK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSK has declined.
FSK has a Gross Margin of 47.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSK outperforms 56.72% of its industry peers.
FSK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.44%
PM (TTM) 17.24%
GM 47.91%
OM growth 3Y-4.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.92%
PM growth 3Y-37.64%
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.99%
FSK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

FSK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for FSK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for FSK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FSK Yearly Shares OutstandingFSK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
FSK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFSK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

FSK has an Altman-Z score of 0.29. This is a bad value and indicates that FSK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FSK (0.29) is worse than 68.91% of its industry peers.
FSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.35. This is a neutral value as FSK would need 5.35 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.35, FSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.75% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
FSK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.19. This is in the lower half of the industry: FSK underperforms 60.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 5.35
Altman-Z 0.29
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FSK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFSK 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 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

FSK has a Current Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that FSK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
FSK's Current ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 52.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that FSK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSK's Quick ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 56.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
FSK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFSK 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

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for FSK have decreased strongly by -16.50% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.09% on average over the past years.
FSK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.39%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.5%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-15.42%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.71% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
FSK is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.27%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-10.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
FSK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFSK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
FSK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFSK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.92, the valuation of FSK can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of FSK indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSK is cheaper than 89.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FSK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.01, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of FSK.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSK indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSK is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of FSK to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say FSK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.92
Fwd PE 7.01
FSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.99
EV/EBITDA N/A
FSK Per share dataFSK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

FSK's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.71% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-10.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FSK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.10%, which is a nice return.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.43. FSK pays more dividend than 91.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, FSK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.1%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FSK grows each year by 6.47%, which is quite nice.
FSK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
FSK Yearly Dividends per shareFSK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

5.3 Sustainability

288.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FSK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
FSK's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP288.24%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-10.71%
FSK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFSK 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 -500M 1B 1.5B
FSK Dividend Payout.FSK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FSK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

FS KKR CAPITAL CORP

NYSE:FSK (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 14.69 0 (0%)

14.69

-0.28 (-1.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners30.76%
Inst Owner Change0.41%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change3.65%
Market Cap4.11B
Revenue(TTM)1.58B
Net Income(TTM)272.00M
Analysts68
Price Target17.67 (20.29%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio1.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.1%
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
DP288.24%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-03 2025-12-03 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.27%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(4)0.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.02%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.57%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.33%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.49%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.44%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.35%
PT rev (1m)-4.55%
PT rev (3m)-7.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.92
Fwd PE 7.01
P/S 2.61
P/FCF 2.99
P/OCF 2.99
P/B 0.67
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.48
EY16.88%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY14.27%
FCF(TTM)4.91
FCFY33.42%
OCF(TTM)4.91
OCFY33.42%
SpS5.63
BVpS21.99
TBVpS21.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 4.42%
ROCE 5.3%
ROIC 4.19%
ROICexc 4.22%
ROICexgc 4.22%
OM 45.44%
PM (TTM) 17.24%
GM 47.91%
FCFM 87.14%
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.48%
ROE(3y)6.77%
ROE(5y)5.37%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.11%
ROICexc(3y)4.74%
ROICexc(5y)4.19%
ROICexgc(3y)4.74%
ROICexgc(5y)4.19%
ROCE(3y)5.9%
ROCE(5y)5.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y19.37%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.07%
OM growth 3Y-4.13%
OM growth 5Y-1.92%
PM growth 3Y-37.64%
PM growth 5Y1.48%
GM growth 3Y-2.96%
GM growth 5Y-1.99%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 5.35
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 505.52%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 1.11
Altman-Z 0.29
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)575.69%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.5%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-22.97%
EPS Next Y-17.27%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-10.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-15.42%
Revenue Next Year-11.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.83%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.09%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.01%
EBIT growth 3Y11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y14.92%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-29.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

FS KKR CAPITAL CORP / FSK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to FSK.


What is the valuation status of FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of FSK stock?

FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) is expected to decline by -17.27% in the next year.


Is the dividend of FS KKR CAPITAL CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 288.24%.