KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF)vsRithm Capital Corp. (RITM)
KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
$5.63
-5.22%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $337.41M
RITM
Rithm Capital Corp.
$9.27
-1.28%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $4.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Rithm Capital Corp. generates -6060% more annual revenue ($4.32B vs $-72.42M). RITM leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 0.0%. KREF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
KREF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
RITM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KREF.
Margin of Safety
+83.1%
Fair Value
$63.34
Current Price
$9.27
$54.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 135.8%
Revenue surging 245.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 93.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KREF
The strongest argument for KREF centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 245.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RITM
The strongest argument for RITM centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : KREF
The primary concerns for KREF are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : RITM
The primary concerns for RITM are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KREF profiles as a hypergrowth stock while RITM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RITM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
KREF is growing revenue faster at 245.1% — sustainability is the question.
RITM generates stronger free cash flow (172M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KREF scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100) and 245.1% revenue growth. RITM offers better value entry with a 83.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Visit Website →Rithm Capital Corp.
REAL ESTATE · REIT - MORTGAGE · USA
Rhythm Capital Corp. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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