KREF (KKR Real Estate Finance Trust) Cash Flow from Operations: $69.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


KREF KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc KREF
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What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Cash Flow from Operations?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust KREF +0.98% 51 Cash Flow from Operations is $69.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KREF with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Net Income From Continuing Operations was $-57.2 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was $1.0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was $-4.3 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was $0.0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was $0.0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was $0.0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was $1.8 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was $71.8 Mil. In all, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.1 Mil.


KKR Real Estate Finance Trust  (NYSE:KREF) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-57.2 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.0 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-4.3 Mil. It means KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's working capital declined by $4.3 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.8 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $71.8 Mil.


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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Cash Flow from Operations Chart

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Annual Data
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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $69.5 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of $69.5 Mil mean?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) has a Cash Flow from Operations of $69.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust and its competitors.
Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations is $69.5 Mil. Overall, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations compare to CMTG and RWT?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's Cash Flow from Operations of $69.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a REITs company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the REITs industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust and its competitors. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations is $69.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.10, compared to a current price of $7.18 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is $69.5 Mil. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF), the current Cash Flow from Operations is $69.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.18 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.10. GuruFocus considers KKR Real Estate Finance Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KREF:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: $69.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $7.10 vs. price of $7.18 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the KREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges KREFpA.PFD:USA8KR:Germany
Address 30 Hudson Yards, Suite 7500, New York, NY, USA, 10001
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc is a real estate finance company that focuses on originating and acquiring senior mortgage loans secured by CRE assets. The investment is to originate or acquire senior mortgage loans collateralized by institutional-quality CRE assets that are owned and operated by experienced and well-capitalized sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. KKR manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real estates, energy, infrastructure, credit, and hedge funds. The company's investment objective is capital preservation and generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, through dividends.
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