KYN's ROA % is ranked worse than 79.32% of 1639
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs KYN: -1.41
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (NYSE:KYN) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ROA % Related Terms
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ROA % Historical Data
* 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.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ROA % Chart
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Annual Data
* 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.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Nov. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) has a ROA % of 5.09% as of Nov. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #1300 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s ROA % too high?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current ROA % of 5.09% is near median its 10-year median of 5.08. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.95. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 5.09% is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #1300 out of 1639 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s ROA % compare to CLM and RVT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #1300 out of 1639 companies for ROA %. This places Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.95. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 5.09% is 28.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.08 vs. the industry median of 3.95, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.95, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current ROA % of 5.09% is 28.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current ROA % is 5.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.94, compared to a current price of $13.69 — trading 45.1% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 5.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.08 and 28.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.95. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN), the current ROA % is 5.09% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.69 is trading 45.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.94.
GuruFocus considers Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KYN:
ROA %: 5.09% (near median its 10-year median of 5.08)
GF Value™: $24.94 vs. price of $13.69 (45.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Asset Management median (#1300 of 1639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Business Description
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to the stockholder. The Company invests in various sectors, which include midstream energy companies, renewable infrastructure companies, and utility companies. The company seeks to achieve its objectives by investing a majority of its total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure companies.
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