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Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Closed Fund (KYN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/20/2025: KYN (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $33
1 Year Target Price $33
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 36.12% | Avg. Invested days 68 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 3.6 | 1Y Target Price 33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 3.6 | 1Y Target Price 33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 9.38 - 12.87 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.38 - 12.87 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.18% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.2 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 626.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 42.39% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.79% | Return on Equity (TTM) 25.16% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 3.6 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2525999616 | Price to Sales(TTM) 22.6 |
Enterprise Value 2525999616 | Price to Sales(TTM) 22.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.59 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 169126038 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 169126038 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders 0.6 | Percent Institutions 31.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Closed Fund
Company Overview
History and Background
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Closed Fund (KYN) was founded to provide investors with a high level of total return by investing primarily in energy infrastructure companies. It focuses on master limited partnerships (MLPs) and related companies in the energy sector.
Core Business Areas
- Energy Infrastructure Investments: KYN invests in MLPs and other energy infrastructure companies involved in the transportation, storage, and processing of energy commodities.
Leadership and Structure
The fund is managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, a leading investment firm focused on energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and growth equity. The management team has extensive experience in the energy and investment sectors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- MLP Investment Portfolio: KYN provides investors access to a diversified portfolio of MLPs focused on energy infrastructure. While specific market share data is not directly applicable to a closed-end fund, KYN competes with other closed-end funds and ETFs that invest in MLPs. Competitors include First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (FEN) and ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy infrastructure industry is driven by the need to transport, store, and process energy commodities. It experiences cyclicality based on commodity prices and infrastructure demand.
Positioning
KYN is positioned as a closed-end fund that provides investors with exposure to MLPs. Its competitive advantage lies in its experienced management team and diversified portfolio.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for midstream energy infrastructure, including MLPs, is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. KYN is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its investment strategy.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Diversified portfolio of MLPs
- High current yield
- Access to energy infrastructure investments
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Interest rate sensitivity
- Potential regulatory changes
- Discount to net asset value (NAV)
Opportunities
- Increased demand for energy infrastructure
- Potential for NAV appreciation
- Expansion of investment mandate
- Rising energy prices
Threats
- Decline in energy prices
- Increased competition from other investment vehicles
- Changes in tax laws affecting MLPs
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (FEN)
- ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO)
- Center Coast Brookfield MLP & Energy Infrastructure Fund (CEN)
Competitive Landscape
KYN competes with other closed-end funds and ETFs that invest in MLPs. KYN's advantages include its experienced management team, while potential disadvantages may include its discount to NAV.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on the performance of underlying MLP investments. It is subject to volatility in the energy market.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on analysts' estimates for the energy sector and MLP performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include portfolio adjustments or changes in investment strategy.
Summary
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Closed Fund (KYN) offers investors exposure to the energy infrastructure sector through its MLP investments. Its strengths lie in its management's expertise, but it is exposed to energy market volatility and fluctuating interest rates. KYN's success hinges on stable or growing energy prices. Potential regulatory changes represent a threat.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Data Providers
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
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.
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About Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Closed Fund
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-09-28 | Chairman, President, CEO & Portfolio Manager Mr. James Charles Baker Jr. | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by KA Fund Advisors, LLC. It is co-managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United States. It invests in stocks of companies operating in the energy sector. The fund primarily invests in energy-related master limited partnerships. Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company was formed on June 4, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
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