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FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:FSK - US3026352068 - Common Stock

15.12 USD
+0.36 (+2.44%)
Last: 10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
15.1503 USD
+0.03 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, FSK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. FSK was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. FSK has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. FSK has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
In the past year FSK had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FSK 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years FSK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (1.49%) which is in line with its industry peers.
FSK's Return On Equity of 3.55% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSK is outperformed by 67.51% of its industry peers.
FSK has a Return On Invested Capital (4.28%) which is in line with 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 7.58%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.49%
ROE 3.55%
ROIC 4.28%
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

The Profit Margin of FSK (13.24%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSK has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 46.72%, FSK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.01% 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 49.09%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSK outperforms 57.81% of its industry peers.
FSK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.72%
PM (TTM) 13.24%
GM 49.09%
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

Compared to 1 year ago, FSK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for FSK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, FSK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.32, we must say that FSK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of FSK (0.32) is worse than 70.89% of its industry peers.
FSK has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.74. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as FSK would need 10.74 years to pay back of all of its debts.
FSK's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 55.70% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that FSK has dependencies on debt financing.
FSK's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSK is outperformed by 64.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 10.74
Altman-Z 0.32
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

A Current Ratio of 2.17 indicates that FSK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.17, FSK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.68% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK has a Quick Ratio of 2.17. This indicates that FSK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of FSK (2.17) is better than 74.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.17
Quick Ratio 2.17
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

FSK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.54%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.09% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -7.79% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.18% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.54%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-8.88%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, FSK will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.86% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-16.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.73%
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 5.71, the valuation of FSK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSK is valued cheaper than 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.86, the valuation of FSK can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSK is valued cheaper than 91.14% of the companies in the same industry.
FSK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.71
Fwd PE 6.86
FSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSK is valued cheaper than 80.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.65
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

A cheap valuation may be justified as FSK's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.86% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.81%, FSK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of FSK dropped by -32.41% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.33, FSK pays a better dividend. On top of this FSK pays more dividend than 92.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.81%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FSK grows each year by 6.47%, which is quite nice.
FSK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

FSK pays out 359.63% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP359.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
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 (10/14/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.1503 +0.03 (+0.2%)

15.12

+0.36 (+2.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Inst Owners30.46%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.23B
Analysts54.44
Price Target19.1 (26.32%)
Short Float %2.37%
Short Ratio2.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.81%
Yearly Dividend3.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.47%
DP359.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-17 2025-09-17 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(2)0.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.04%
Max EPS beat(4)4.12%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.69%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.02%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.62%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.88%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.71
Fwd PE 6.86
P/S 2.57
P/FCF 5.65
P/OCF 5.65
P/B 0.69
P/tB 0.69
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY17.53%
EPS(NY)2.2
Fwd EY14.57%
FCF(TTM)2.67
FCFY17.69%
OCF(TTM)2.67
OCFY17.69%
SpS5.88
BVpS21.93
TBVpS21.93
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.49%
ROE 3.55%
ROCE 5.42%
ROIC 4.28%
ROICexc 4.35%
ROICexgc 4.35%
OM 46.72%
PM (TTM) 13.24%
GM 49.09%
FCFM 45.5%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y19.37%
ROICexcg 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 10.74
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 343.58%
Current Ratio 2.17
Quick Ratio 2.17
Altman-Z 0.32
F-Score3
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)-12.54%
EPS 3Y1.43%
EPS 5Y-2.09%
EPS Q2Q%-20%
EPS Next Y-16.63%
EPS Next 2Y-12.53%
EPS Next 3Y-10.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.79%
Revenue growth 3Y16.77%
Revenue growth 5Y17.18%
Sales Q2Q%-8.88%
Revenue Next Year-10.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-12.91%
EBIT growth 3Y11.94%
EBIT growth 5Y14.92%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-63.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-63.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A