KKR (TSX:KKR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.38 (As of Sep. 01, 2026) — 31% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

TSX:KKR KKR & Co Inc TSX:KKR
65 GF Score
Price C$23.72
GF Value C$23.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is KKR Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

KKR TSX:KKR +0.13% 65 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.38 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates TSX:KKR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$23.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 973 Asset Management companies, KKR ranks worse than 92.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-01), KKR's current share price is C$23.72. KKR's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$5.41. KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.38.

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

TSX:KKR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 3.34   Max: 7.69
Current: 4.34

During the past years, KKR's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.69. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 3.34.

TSX:KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
92.7% of 973 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs TSX:KKR: 4.34

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 Jun. 2026 was C$44.557. 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 C$5.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


KKR  (TSX: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

* Premium members only.

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
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.62 2.52 4.10 6.81 5.41

KKR Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 5.85 5.59 5.41 3.79 3.67

TSX:KKR vs BX, APO, STT: 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.


TSX:KKR
65GF Score
KKR & Co Inc TSX:KKR
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

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
=23.72/5.41
=4.38

* 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 Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=44.557/333.9520*333.9520
=44.557

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

KKR Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 17.087 241.428 23.635
201612 17.514 241.432 24.226
201703 18.330 243.801 25.108
201706 18.940 244.955 25.821
201709 17.812 246.819 24.100
201712 18.873 246.524 25.566
201803 19.564 249.554 26.180
201806 21.007 251.989 27.840
201809 21.139 252.439 27.965
201812 20.516 251.233 27.271
201903 22.137 254.202 29.082
201906 22.877 256.143 29.826
201909 23.330 256.759 30.344
201912 24.273 256.974 31.544
202003 22.296 258.115 28.847
202006 22.951 257.797 29.731
202009 24.754 260.280 31.761
202012 27.089 260.474 34.731
202103 28.419 264.877 35.830
202106 31.021 271.696 38.129
202109 34.370 274.310 41.843
202112 35.378 278.802 42.376
202203 31.294 287.504 36.350
202206 26.740 296.311 30.137
202209 25.342 296.808 28.513
202212 27.911 296.797 31.405
202303 29.471 301.836 32.607
202306 29.214 305.109 31.976
202309 31.217 307.789 33.871
202312 34.652 306.746 37.725
202403 32.763 312.332 35.031
202406 33.470 314.175 35.577
202409 36.761 315.301 38.936
202412 37.936 315.605 40.141
202503 40.287 319.799 42.070
202506 39.390 322.561 40.781
202509 42.242 324.800 43.432
202512 43.885 324.054 45.225
202603 43.120 330.213 43.608
202606 44.557 333.952 44.557

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 4.38 mean?
KKR (TSX:KKR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.38 as of Sep. 01, 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 31% above median its historical median of 3.34. 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 #902 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92.7%.
Is KKR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
KKR's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.38 is 31% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. 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 4.38 is 415.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKR ranks #902 out of 973 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KKR has a GF Score™ of 65/100 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 BX and APO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KKR ranks #902 out of 973 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 4.38 is 415.3% 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 3.34 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 973 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 4.38 is 415.3% 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 4.38, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. 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 (TSX:KKR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$23.23, compared to a current price of C$23.72 — trading 2.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.38, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 415.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. KKR's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 (TSX:KKR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.38 as of Sep. 01, 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 (TSX:KKR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$23.72 is trading 2.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$23.23. GuruFocus considers KKR to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:KKR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.38 (31% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
  • GF Value™: C$23.23 vs. price of C$23.72 (2.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 415.3% above the Asset Management median (#902 of 973)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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).
65GF Score

Get the complete analysis for TSX:KKR

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

C$23.72
Price
C$23.23
GF Value