KKR Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
Updated 926h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Return on equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company turns shareholder investment into profit, so KKR’s 7.3% means it generates $0.073 of profit for every $1 of equity.
Sector Performance
29th percentileKKR
7.3%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
Prior Period
7.7%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Return on equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company turns shareholder investment into profit, so KKR’s 7.3% means it generates $0.073 of profit for every $1 of equity.
This sits well below the sector median of 13.5%, placing KKR in the 27th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter drop of -5.2% shows momentum weakening, with the most recent values falling from 7.7% to 7.3%. The combination of a ROE far under the median and a recent decline points to higher risk of continued underperformance rather than a clear opportunity. This metric directly supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the weak and deteriorating profitability does not justify an upgrade, yet other factors may still prevent a downgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about KKR?
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?
Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.
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7.3%
Sector Median
13.2%
Sector Avg
16.4%
How KKR's Return on Equity (ROE) compares to sector peers.
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