KKR (MEX:KKRC) Interest Coverage: 0.61 (As of Mar. 2026) — 16% Below Median


MEX:KKRC KKR & Co Inc MEX:KKRC
85 GF Score
Price MXN1,650.00
GF Value MXN1,987.58
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is KKR Interest Coverage?

KKR MEX:KKRC 85 Interest Coverage is 0.61 as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates MEX:KKRC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,987.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 475 Asset Management companies, KKR ranks worse than 96% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. KKR's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,231 Mil. KKR's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-13,562 Mil. KKR's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for KKR's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:KKRC' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16   Med: 0.73   Max: 4.38
Current: 0.53


MEX:KKRC's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
96% of 475 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 42.97 vs MEX:KKRC: 0.53

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


KKR  (MEX:KKRC) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


KKR Interest Coverage Related Terms


KKR Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KKR's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

KKR Interest Coverage Chart

KKR Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.38 0.00 0.73 0.28 0.16

KKR Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Interest Coverage 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 0.00 0.42 0.64 0.46 0.61

MEX:KKRC vs APO, STT, AMP: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, KKR's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, KKR's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KKR's Interest Coverage falls into.


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KKR Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

KKR's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, KKR's Interest Expense was MXN-55,312 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN8,826 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN981,993 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*8826.358/-55311.98
=0.16

KKR's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, KKR's Interest Expense was MXN-13,562 Mil. Its Operating Income was MXN8,231 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was MXN985,215 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*8231.423/-13561.817
=0.61

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0.61 mean?
KKR (MEX:KKRC) has a Interest Coverage of 0.61 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KKR and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, KKR's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.16 to 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, KKR ranks #456 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is KKR's Interest Coverage too high?
KKR's current Interest Coverage of 0.61 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 4.38. The Asset Management industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. KKR's value of 0.61 is 98.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KKR ranks #456 out of 475 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KKR has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KKR's Interest Coverage compare to APO and STT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, KKR ranks #456 out of 475 companies for Interest Coverage. This places KKR in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 42.97. KKR's value of 0.61 is 98.6% below this benchmark. Historically, KKR's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.16 to 4.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 42.97, KKR 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 Interest Coverage for an Asset Management company?
The median Interest Coverage among Asset Management companies is 42.97, based on 475 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KKR's current Interest Coverage of 0.61 is 98.6% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on KKR and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Interest Coverage is 42.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KKR's current Interest Coverage is 0.61, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.73. 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 (MEX:KKRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,987.58, compared to a current price of MXN1,650.00 — trading 17% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0.61, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 98.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 42.97. KKR's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KKR (MEX:KKRC), the current Interest Coverage is 0.61 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 (MEX:KKRC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KKR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,650.00 is trading 17% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,987.58. GuruFocus considers KKR to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:KKRC:

  • Interest Coverage: 0.61 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.73)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,987.58 vs. price of MXN1,650.00 (17% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 98.6% below the Asset Management median (#456 of 475)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KKRC 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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