KKR (KKR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.93 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 21% Above Median

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KKR KKR & Co Inc KKR
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Price $95.97
GF Value $102.67
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KKR KKR +0.46% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 3.26. GuruFocus rates KKR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $102.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, KKR ranks worse than 91.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), KKR's current share price is $95.97. KKR's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.39. KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.93.

The historical rank and industry rank for KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

KKR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 3.26   Max: 7.69
Current: 3.94

During the past years, KKR's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.69. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 3.26.

KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
91.9% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs KKR: 3.94

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

KKR's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $31.428. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $24.39 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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KKR  (NYSE:KKR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

KKR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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KKR Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.19 5.85 5.59 5.41 3.79

KKR vs APO, STT, AMP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=95.97/24.39
=3.93

* 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.

KKR's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, KKR's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=31.428/330.2130*330.2130
=31.428

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

KKR Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 12.291 241.018 16.840
201609 13.036 241.428 17.830
201612 13.130 241.432 17.958
201703 13.693 243.801 18.546
201706 14.246 244.955 19.204
201709 14.506 246.819 19.407
201712 14.781 246.524 19.799
201803 15.127 249.554 20.016
201806 16.006 251.989 20.975
201809 16.218 252.439 21.215
201812 15.270 251.233 20.070
201903 16.556 254.202 21.507
201906 17.215 256.143 22.193
201909 17.620 256.759 22.661
201912 18.432 256.974 23.685
202003 15.971 258.115 20.432
202006 16.936 257.797 21.693
202009 18.711 260.280 23.738
202012 21.148 260.474 26.810
202103 22.611 264.877 28.188
202106 25.385 271.696 30.852
202109 27.125 274.310 32.653
202112 27.639 278.802 32.736
202203 24.719 287.504 28.391
202206 20.884 296.311 23.273
202209 18.998 296.808 21.136
202212 20.546 296.797 22.859
202303 21.539 301.836 23.564
202306 21.988 305.109 23.797
202309 23.070 307.789 24.751
202312 25.829 306.746 27.805
202403 24.204 312.332 25.590
202406 24.422 314.175 25.669
202409 27.138 315.301 28.421
202412 26.628 315.605 27.860
202503 28.063 319.799 28.977
202506 28.819 322.561 29.503
202509 30.535 324.800 31.044
202512 31.812 324.054 32.417
202603 31.428 330.213 31.428

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 mean?
KKR (KKR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KKR and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 3.26. Over the past decade, KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 7.69. According to the industry distribution chart, KKR ranks #919 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KKR's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 7.69. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. KKR's value of 3.93 is 362.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKR ranks #919 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KKR has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to APO and STT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KKR ranks #919 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places KKR in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. KKR's value of 3.93 is 362.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KKR's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 7.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.26 vs. the industry median of 0.85, KKR has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KKR's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.93 is 362.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KKR and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKR's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 3.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KKR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR (KKR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $102.67, compared to a current price of $95.97 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26 and 362.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. KKR's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KKR (KKR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.93 as of Jul. 24, 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 (KKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $95.97 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $102.67. GuruFocus considers KKR to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KKR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.93 (21% above median its 10-year median of 3.26)
  • GF Value™: $102.67 vs. price of $95.97 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 362.4% above the Asset Management median (#919 of 1000)

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


KKR Business Description

Address 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, USA, 10001
KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $723.2 billion in total managed assets, including $585.0 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of September 2025. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets-private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy, and real estate-and public markets-primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the firm's initial investment in, and then ultimate purchase of, Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance).
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