Kilroy Realty Corp (NYSE: KRC)

Sector: Real Estate Industry: REIT - Office CIK: 0001025996
Market Cap 3.77 Bn
P/B 0.70
P/E 13.65
P/S 3.39
ROIC (Qtr) 3.10
Div Yield % 6.79
Rev 1y % (Qtr) -4.96
Total Debt (Qtr) 4.59 Bn
Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.85
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About

Kilroy Realty Corporation (KRC), a prominent self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT), operates primarily in the United States, specializing in the office, life science, and mixed-use property sectors. Since its incorporation in Maryland in 1996 and headquarters establishment in Los Angeles, California, the company has been generating revenue through the ownership, development, and management of high-quality properties. These properties include Class A office and life science buildings, as well as mixed-use developments. The company's...

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Investment thesis

Bull case

  • Operating cash flow of 566.31M provides exceptional 21.35x coverage of minority interest expenses 26.52M, showing strong core operations.
  • Operating cash flow of 566.31M provides strong 29.67x coverage of stock compensation 19.09M, indicating sustainable incentive practices.
  • Tangible assets of 10.92B provide exceptional 86.88x coverage of deferred revenue 125.63M, showing strong service capability backing.
  • Strong operating cash flow of 566.31M provides 7.75x coverage of SG&A expenses 73.11M, showing efficient operational cost management.
  • Operating cash flow of 566.31M provides strong 4.51x coverage of deferred revenue 125.63M, indicating service delivery capability.

Bear case

  • Operating cash flow of 566.31M barely covers its investment activities of (240.03M), with a coverage ratio of -2.36, indicating heavy reliance on external financing for growth which may not be sustainable in a tighter credit environment.
  • Operating cash flow of 566.31M provides thin coverage of dividend payments of (257.86M) with a -2.20 ratio, suggesting potential dividend sustainability issues if operational performance deteriorates.
  • Operating earnings of 402.41M show weak coverage of depreciation charges of 355.96M, with a 1.13 ratio indicating high capital intensity and potential reinvestment needs.
  • Free cash flow of 326.29M represents just -31.73x of debt issuance (10.28M), suggesting concerning reliance on leverage rather than internal cash generation for growth.
  • High depreciation of 355.96M relative to operating cash flow of 566.31M, which is 0.63x suggests significant maintenance capital requirements affecting free cash flow.

Legal Entity Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Segments Breakdown of Revenue (2025)

Peer comparison

Companies in the REIT - Office
S.No. Ticker Company Market Cap P/E P/S Total Debt (Qtr)
1 BXP BXP, Inc. 9.52 Bn 10.44 3.12 17.35 Bn
2 ARE Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. 9.27 Bn -6.45 3.06 12.40 Bn
3 VNO Vornado Realty Trust 5.56 Bn 6.60 3.07 7.89 Bn
4 KRC Kilroy Realty Corp 3.77 Bn 13.65 3.39 4.59 Bn
5 CDP Copt Defense Properties 3.33 Bn 46.00 5.75 2.49 Bn
6 SLG Sl Green Realty Corp 2.75 Bn -24.56 2.74 5.97 Bn
7 HIW Highwoods Properties, Inc. 2.49 Bn 15.83 3.09 3.55 Bn
8 CUZ Cousins Properties Inc 2.44 Bn 24.76 4.97 3.34 Bn

Industry comparisons

Current Valuation Value Ind Avg Percentile
EV to Assets EV to Assets 0.73 0.66
EV to Cash from Ops. EV/CFO 14.10 35.35
EV to Debt EV to Debt 1.74 1.60
EV to EBIT EV/EBIT 19.85 -177.85
EV to EBITDA EV/EBITDA 11.97 15.22
EV to Free Cash Flow [EV/FCF] EV/FCF 24.48 -21.54
EV to Market Cap EV to Market Cap 2.12 14.69
EV to Revenue EV/Rev 7.18 6.06
Price to Book Value [P/B] P/B 0.70 0.76
Price to Earnings [P/E] P/E 13.65 3.15
Dividend Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Dividend Coverage Ratio Div Coverage (Qtr) 1.07 -2.81
Dividend Payout Ratio % Div Payout % (Qtr) 92.70 86.83
Dividend per Basic Share Div per Share (Qtr) 2.16 1.13
FCF Dividend Payout Ratio % FCF Div Payout % (Qtr) 78.29 -31.14
Interest Coverage Int. cover (Qtr) 3.19 -0.15
Growth Metrics Value Ind Avg Percentile
Capex Growth (1y) % Capex 1y % (Qtr) 50.16 -13.82
Cash and Equivalents Growth (1y) % Cash & Equiv 1y % (Qtr) 8.22 8.92
Dividend Growth (1y) % Div 1y % (Qtr) 0.00 -13.06
EBIAT Growth (1y) % EBIAT 1y % (Qtr) 12.96 -81.02
EBITDA Growth (1y) % EBITDA 1y % (Qtr) -3.72 -59.28
EBIT Growth (1y) % EBIT 1y % (Qtr) 12.96 -85.68
EBT Growth (1y) % EBT 1y % (Qtr) 30.88 -24.55
EPS Growth (1y) % EPS 1y % (Qtr) 30.90 393.08
FCF Growth (1y) % FCF 1y % (Qtr) 448.16 148.67
Gross Profit Growth (1y) % Gross Profit 1y % (Qtr) -2.79 -2.47
Liquidity Ratios Value Ind Avg Percentile
Asset Utilization Ratio Asset Util Ratio (Qtr) 0.10 0.13
Cash Payout Ratio Cash Payout (Qtr) 0.32 0.24
Cash Ratio Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00
Current Ratio Current Ratio 0.00 0.00
Debt to Equity Ratio Debt/Equity (Qtr) 0.85 1.46
Interest Cover Ratio Int Coverage (Qtr) 3.19 -0.15
Times Interest Earned Times Interest Earned (Qtr) 3.19 -0.15
Profitability Value Ind Avg Percentile
EBITDA Margin % EBITDA Margin % (Qtr) 68.20 29.81
EBIT Margin % EBIT Margin % (Qtr) 36.17 -4.47
EBT Margin % EBT Margin % (Qtr) 24.82 -25.12
Gross Margin % Gross Margin % (Qtr) 68.40 60.66
Net Profit Margin % Net Margin % (Qtr) 24.80 -26.43