FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
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FRED Regime × Technicals: 22% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±5.2% realized swing band)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 9 pts on the table
Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, FSK faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($11.30) or 200D SMA ($11.34) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($11.62) toward Bear Floor ($9.06).
FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) surged +4.30% to $11.17, trading at 22% of its 52-week range ($9.72 – $16.31). Solid steady margins (0% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) ranks #244 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #363 by equity capitalization ($3.09B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HTGC leads on earnings valuation at 9.3x trailing P/E, while APAM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 71.9% ROIC and — gross margin. APAM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with FSK at 67/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSK
ACTIVE
FS KKR Capital Corp. | C+ | 67/100 | — | — | 0.2% | +4.30% | $3.09B | Benchmark Subject |
| NAN Nuveen New York Quality Municipal Income Fund | C- | 60/100 | — | — | — | +1.63% | $3.01B | /nan-vs-fsk → |
| HTGC Hercules Capital Inc. | D- | 41/100 | 9.3x | — | 15.3% | +1.75% | $3.16B | /htgc-vs-fsk → |
| APAM Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (Class A) | B | 73/100 | 10.2x | — | 71.9% | +4.78% | $2.95B | /apam-vs-fsk → |
| AAMI Acadian Asset Management Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | 40.5x | — | 40.3% | +0.06% | $3.24B | /aami-vs-fsk → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), FS KKR Capital Corp. (FSK) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $11.0M, operating cash flow of $592.0M, and free cash flow of $592.0M (-68.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, FSK closed FY2025 with $13.73B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $11.0M | $592.0M | $592.0M | $13.73B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $585.0M | $1.90B | $1.90B | $14.22B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $696.0M | $1.38B | $1.38B | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $11.17 (+4.30% 1D, market cap $3.09B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 16/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, FSK ranks #244 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), FSK carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 0.2%. By comparison, NAN (Nuveen New York Quality Municipal Income Fund) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.01B) and HTGC (Hercules Capital Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 9.3x, ROIC 15.3%, cap $3.16B). Among the 5-stock peer group, HTGC leads on earnings multiple (9.3x) while APAM leads on capital efficiency (71.9% ROIC).
Per FSK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001422183), FS KKR Capital Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $11.0M in net income, and $592.0M in free cash flow against $13.73B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
FSK last traded at $11.17 (+4.30% on volume of 2,378,242 shares), positioning the stock -1.15% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.30) and -1.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.34). Across its 52-week range of $9.72 to $16.31, FSK sits at the 22.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 54.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($10.59 to $11.75).
Why FSK Stock surged +4.30% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (0% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.