FS KKR Capital (STU:FS5A) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 38% Below Median

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STU:FS5A FS KKR Capital Corp STU:FS5A
42 GF Score
Price €9.31
GF Value €21.52
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is FS KKR Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

FS KKR Capital STU:FS5A -2.05% 42 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 0.50. GuruFocus rates STU:FS5A with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.52 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, FS KKR Capital ranks better than 87.6% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), FS KKR Capital's current share price is €9.305. FS KKR Capital's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €29.89. FS KKR Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.31.

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

STU:FS5A' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.5   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.31

During the past years, FS KKR Capital's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.70. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.50.

STU:FS5A's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
87.6% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs STU:FS5A: 0.31

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.

FS KKR Capital's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.289. 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 €29.89 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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FS KKR Capital  (STU:FS5A) 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.


FS KKR Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


FS KKR Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for FS KKR Capital'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.

FS KKR Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

FS KKR Capital Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.53 0.44 0.52 0.59 0.43

FS KKR Capital 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 0.57 0.58 0.42 0.43 0.29

STU:FS5A vs HTGC, JPC, EXG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, FS KKR Capital'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.


FS KKR Capital Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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FS KKR Capital 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.

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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=9.305/29.89
=0.31

* 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.

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

For example, FS KKR Capital'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)
=16.289/330.2130*330.2130
=16.289

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

FS KKR Capital Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 32.668 241.018 44.758
201609 33.585 241.428 45.936
201612 35.694 241.432 48.820
201703 35.346 243.801 47.874
201706 33.119 244.955 44.646
201709 31.640 246.819 42.330
201712 31.431 246.524 42.101
201803 29.720 249.554 39.326
201806 30.380 251.989 39.811
201809 29.626 252.439 38.753
201812 27.560 251.233 36.224
201903 27.829 254.202 36.150
201906 27.884 256.143 35.947
201909 28.531 256.759 36.693
201912 27.487 256.974 35.321
202003 22.038 258.115 28.194
202006 20.744 257.797 26.571
202009 20.766 260.280 26.345
202012 20.564 260.474 26.070
202103 21.863 264.877 27.256
202106 22.278 271.696 27.076
202109 23.066 274.310 27.767
202112 24.042 278.802 28.475
202203 24.820 287.504 28.507
202206 24.986 296.311 27.845
202209 25.555 296.808 28.431
202212 23.495 296.797 26.140
202303 23.288 301.836 25.477
202306 22.789 305.109 24.664
202309 23.319 307.789 25.018
202312 22.425 306.746 24.141
202403 22.377 312.332 23.658
202406 22.248 314.175 23.384
202409 21.461 315.301 22.476
202412 22.580 315.605 23.625
202503 21.620 319.799 22.324
202506 19.011 322.561 19.462
202509 18.737 324.800 19.049
202512 17.835 324.054 18.174
202603 16.289 330.213 16.289

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 0.31 mean?
FS KKR Capital (STU:FS5A) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 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 FS KKR Capital and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 0.50. Over the past decade, FS KKR Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, FS KKR Capital ranks #124 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is FS KKR Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
FS KKR Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.70. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. FS KKR Capital's value of 0.31 is 63.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FS KKR Capital ranks #124 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FS KKR Capital has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS KKR Capital's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HTGC and JPC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, FS KKR Capital ranks #124 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places FS KKR Capital in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. FS KKR Capital's value of 0.31 is 63.5% below this benchmark. Historically, FS KKR Capital's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.50 vs. the industry median of 0.85, FS KKR Capital has consistently been below 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. FS KKR Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.31 is 63.5% below 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 FS KKR Capital 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. FS KKR Capital's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 0.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FS KKR Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS KKR Capital (STU:FS5A) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.52, compared to a current price of €9.31 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 0.50 and 63.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. FS KKR Capital's overall GF Score™ is 42/100. 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 FS KKR Capital (STU:FS5A), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.31 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 FS KKR Capital (STU:FS5A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS KKR Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €9.31 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.52. GuruFocus considers FS KKR Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:FS5A:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.31 (38% below median its 10-year median of 0.50)
  • GF Value™: €21.52 vs. price of €9.31 (56.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100
  • Industry Position: 63.5% below the Asset Management median (#124 of 1000)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FS5A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


FS KKR Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges FSK:USA
Address 3025 JFK Boulevard, OFC 500, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19104
FS KKR Capital Corp is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company. The company's investment objectives are to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, long-term capital appreciation. The company's portfolio is comprised of investments in senior secured loans and second lien secured loans of private middle market U.S. companies and, to a lesser extent, subordinated loans and certain asset-based financing loans of private U.S. companies.
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