KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is in the Real Estate sector and REIT - Mortgage industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 18/100.
Quick answer for KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 18/100. The stored market price is $7.18. Its financial score is 7/100. Its valuation score is 0/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. does
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT), primarily focused on originating and acquiring first-lien debt secured by commercial properties. Its investment strategy includes a range of commercial real estate credit products, such as both leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). As an elected REIT, the company is exempt from federal corporate income tax, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. KREF was established in 2014 and maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
KREF financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 18/100
- Current price:
- $7.18
- Market capitalization:
- $461.4M
- Revenue:
- $348.5M
- Net income:
- $-185.0M
- Free cash flow:
- $66.7M
- Cash:
- $83.1M
- Total debt:
- $4.31B
- EPS:
- -1.05
- Financial score:
- 7/100
- Valuation score:
- 0/100
- Revenue score:
- 8/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.2%.
- Free cash flow is $66.7M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $83.1M of cash versus $4.31B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 0/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 7/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research KREF
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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Data may change as company filings and market prices update. Educational research only; not a buy or sell recommendation.