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FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

14.365 USD
+0.04 (+0.31%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 9:55:57 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to FSK. FSK was compared to 237 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

  • In the past year FSK was profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • FSK has a Return On Assets of 1.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: FSK outperforms 41.35% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 4.42%, FSK is not doing good in the industry: 63.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • FSK's Return On Invested Capital of 4.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for FSK is below the industry average of 7.27%.
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 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FSK has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Operating Margin of FSK (45.44%) is better than 82.28% of its industry peers.
  • FSK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • FSK has a Gross Margin (47.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSK has declined.
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 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.
  • FSK has more shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.28, we must say that FSK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.28, FSK is not doing good in the industry: 67.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of FSK (5.35) is better than 69.62% of its industry peers.
  • 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: FSK outperforms 40.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 5.35
Altman-Z 0.28
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that FSK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FSK's Current ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. FSK outperforms 51.05% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that FSK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, FSK is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.32% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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.
  • Measured over the past years, FSK shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.09% on average per year.
  • 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
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FSK will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.09% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-17.27%
EPS Next 2Y-14.69%
EPS Next 3Y-10.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.02%
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 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 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

  • FSK is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.79.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • FSK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.85 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 89.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, FSK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.79
Fwd PE 6.85
FSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSK is valued cheaper than 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.93
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 -10.71% in the coming years.
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 17.70%, which is a nice return.
  • FSK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.87. FSK pays more dividend than 93.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, FSK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.7%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of FSK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.47%!
  • 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 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 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 / 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 for FSK stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for FS KKR CAPITAL CORP?

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


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FSK stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FS KKR CAPITAL CORP (FSK) is 5.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.65.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for FSK stock?

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