- ISIN
- US48251K1007
- CUSIP
- 48251K100
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- REIT - Mortgage
- IPO Date
- May 5, 2017
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $437.84M
- Enterprise Value
- $302.40M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$1.58
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $366.11M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $298.61M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $197.55M
- Year Range
- $5.25 - $9.98
- Target Price
- $10.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -1.50%
- ROE (TTM)
- -9.50%
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Performance
KREF Performance Chart
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is down 14.2% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, KREF is trading 32.2% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KREF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $540.
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Returns By Period
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) has returned -14.22% so far this year and -14.64% over the past 12 months.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
- 1D
- -0.59%
- 1M
- 4.96%
- YTD
- -14.22%
- 6M
- -14.32%
- 1Y
- -14.64%
- 3Y*
- -6.64%
- 5Y*
- -11.60%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
KREF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2017, KREF's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 192.6 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +26.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, KREF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -23.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.73% | -16.06% | -8.29% | 0.16% | 8.81% | 1.50% | -14.22% | ||||||
| 2025 | -1.19% | 11.12% | -0.34% | -14.35% | -3.46% | 1.01% | 3.08% | 6.53% | -3.92% | -9.56% | 4.30% | -0.24% | -9.25% |
| 2024 | -7.48% | -20.34% | 5.81% | -6.46% | 0.53% | -1.66% | 26.85% | 3.92% | 5.64% | -6.15% | 0.35% | -10.96% | -15.80% |
| 2023 | 14.11% | -8.98% | -18.36% | -5.71% | 4.56% | 12.25% | 2.38% | 0.40% | -1.62% | -12.05% | 20.31% | 8.68% | 9.15% |
| 2022 | 2.45% | 0.61% | -2.00% | -7.81% | 7.47% | -12.45% | 11.69% | -1.18% | -13.51% | 7.20% | -4.99% | -12.99% | -25.89% |
| 2021 | -4.46% | 7.65% | 2.10% | 14.74% | 2.62% | 3.15% | -1.48% | 0.09% | 0.91% | 2.89% | -4.97% | 3.05% | 27.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. has an annualized alpha of -9.71%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 08, 2017.
- This stock participated in 111.28% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 49.31% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -9.71%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 49.31%
- Downside Capture
- 111.28%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KREF ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| KREF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.51 | 2.24 | -2.75 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.53 | 3.07 | -3.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.93 | 1.41 | -0.47 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.43 | 2.93 | -3.35 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.84 | 13.52 | -14.36 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. provided a 14.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.99 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.69 | $0.99 |
Dividend yield | 14.77% | 12.17% | 9.90% | 13.00% | 12.32% | 9.53% | 9.60% | 8.42% | 8.83% | 4.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $1.72 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $1.72 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $1.99 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was 57.33%, occurring on Mar 27, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. drawdown is 50.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -57.33%Mar 2026 | 4y 5mo | — | 4y 7moOct 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -55.29%Mar 2020 | 28d | 1y 20d | 1y 1moFeb 2020 - Apr 2021 |
2018 correction2018 | -15.07%Feb 2018 | 8mo 8d | 6mo 17d | 1y 2moJun 2017 - Aug 2018 |
2021 correction2021 | -10.63%Aug 2021 | 2mo 3d | 2mo 2d | 4mo 5dJun 2021 - Oct 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -10.09%Dec 2018 | 3mo 28d | 1mo 8d | 5mo 6dAug 2018 - Jan 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KREF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.33% | -56.78% | -0.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -34.53% | -9.10% | -25.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -44.87% | -18.90% | -25.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -57.33% | -25.43% | -31.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -50.67% | -0.74% | -49.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -19.51% | -10.72% | -8.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 17.45% | 1.97% | +15.48% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KREF relative to other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, KREF has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KREF in comparison with other companies in the REIT - Mortgage industry. Currently, KREF has a P/B value of 0.4. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
Income Statement
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