(KYN) Kayne Anderson MLP - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4866061066

KYN: Energy, Pipelines, Oil, Gas

Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company (NYSE: KYN) is a closed-end fund managed by KA Fund Advisors, LLC, with co-management by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. This structure allows the fund to leverage the expertise of its managers, focusing on energy-related master limited partnerships (MLPs) in the U.S. public equity markets.

As a closed-end fund, it offers a unique investment structure with a fixed number of shares, often providing the potential for attractive yields. The funds concentration on MLPs is strategic, capitalizing on the energy sectors infrastructure, which includes oil and gas storage and transportation. MLPs are typically known for their yield, making them attractive for income-focused investors.

Financially, the fund boasts an AUM of $2.17 billion, reflecting its established presence. The P/E ratio of 2.38 suggests undervaluation or stable earnings, while the P/B ratio of 0.89 indicates that the funds assets may be undervalued relative to their book value. These metrics are crucial for assessing the funds financial health and investment potential.

Classified under the Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation sub-industry, the fund is well-positioned to capitalize on the essential infrastructure supporting energy distribution. For more detailed information, visit their fact sheet at https://www.kaynefunds.com/kyn/fact-sheet/.

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KYN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,058m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
IPO / Inception 2004-09-28

KYN Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 93.1%
Fundamental 54.9%
Dividend 76.9%
Rel. Strength Industry 37.4
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 15.96 USD
Fair Price DCF 6.15 USD

KYN Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 8.86%
Yield on Cost 5y 37.04%
Annual Growth 5y 2.65%
Payout Consistency 90.6%

KYN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 12%
Growth Correlation 12m 95.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 97.2%
CAGR 5y 35.50%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.66
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.15
Alpha 31.35
Beta 0.85
Volatility 22.42%
Current Volume 376.9k
Average Volume 20d 394.2k
What is the price of KYN stocks?
As of March 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 12.33 with a total of 376,927 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.40%, over one month by -3.75%, over three months by -2.17% and over the past year by +40.08%.
Is Kayne Anderson MLP a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kayne Anderson MLP (NYSE:KYN) is currently (March 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.86 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KYN as of March 2025 is 15.96. This means that KYN is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +29.44% (Margin of Safety).
Is KYN a buy, sell or hold?
Kayne Anderson MLP has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold KYN.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KYN stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KYN Kayne Anderson MLP will be worth about 17.7 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 12.33. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +43.15%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33 167.6%
Analysts Target Price 33 167.6%
ValueRay Target Price 17.7 43.1%