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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/17/2025: KREF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $10.45
1 Year Target Price $10.45
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.27% | Avg. Invested days 41 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 544.21M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.45 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.45 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.91 | 52 Weeks Range 7.78 - 10.68 | Updated Date 11/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.78 - 10.68 | Updated Date 11/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 12.06% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.35 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-20 | When After Market | Estimate 0.03 | Actual -0.03 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.89% | Operating Margin (TTM) 41.96% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.06% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.67 | Enterprise Value 5367769088 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.78 |
Enterprise Value 5367769088 | Price to Sales(TTM) 8.78 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 34.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 65488680 | Shares Floating 53988868 |
Shares Outstanding 65488680 | Shares Floating 53988868 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.2 | Percent Institutions 78.25 |
Upturn AI SWOT
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) was formed in 2013 and is managed by KKR, a global investment firm. It focuses on originating and acquiring senior mortgage loans secured by commercial real estate properties.
Core Business Areas
- First Mortgage Loans: KREF originates and acquires first mortgage loans on commercial real estate properties, primarily in the United States.
Leadership and Structure
Ralph Rosenberg is the Chairman and CEO. The company is externally managed by KKR Real Estate Credit Manager I LLC, an affiliate of KKR.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- First Mortgage Loans: KREF's main product is originating and investing in senior commercial real estate mortgage loans. Market share data is difficult to pinpoint specifically, but it operates within the broader commercial mortgage REIT market. Competitors include Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) and Starwood Property Trust (STWD).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The commercial real estate lending market is influenced by interest rates, economic growth, and property values. The sector is sensitive to economic downturns.
Positioning
KREF positions itself as a lender focused on high-quality commercial real estate assets and backed by the KKR platform. Its competitive advantage lies in KKR's expertise and sourcing capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The commercial real estate lending market is worth trillions of dollars. KREF is positioned to capitalize on a portion of this TAM, leveraging its relationship with KKR.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationship with KKR
- Experienced management team
- Focus on senior secured loans
- Diversified portfolio by geography and property type
Weaknesses
- External management structure
- Sensitivity to interest rate changes
- Dependence on KKR for deal sourcing
- Smaller market cap compared to larger peers
Opportunities
- Growing demand for commercial real estate financing
- Potential for expansion into new property types or geographies
- Strategic acquisitions
- Benefit from KKR's broader platform and resources
Threats
- Economic downturns and recession risks
- Increased competition in the commercial real estate lending market
- Rising interest rates
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BXMT
- STWD
- AREC
- CLNC
Competitive Landscape
KREF benefits from its relationship with KKR, providing access to deal flow and expertise. However, it is smaller than some of its larger competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been tied to its ability to originate new loans and manage existing portfolio.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on interest rate changes and commercial real estate activity.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initatives often revolve around loan portfolio managment.
Summary
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is a player in the commercial real estate lending market, benefiting from the KKR brand and platform. It focuses on senior secured loans, making it relatively stable. However, it's sensitive to interest rate changes and faces competition. Future growth depends on KREF's ability to manage risks and capitalize on opportunities in the ever-changing real estate market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC), Investor presentations, Analyst reports, News articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary. Financial data needs to be verified from KREF's most recent earnings reports.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-05-05 | CEO & Director Mr. Matthew A. Salem | ||
Sector Real Estate | Industry REIT - Mortgage | Full time employees - | Website https://www.kkrreit.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.kkrreit.com | ||
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets in the United States. The company engages in the origination and purchase of credit investments related to CRE, including leveraged and unleveraged commercial real estate loans. It has also elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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