(KYN) Kayne Anderson MLP - Ratings and Ratios

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

KYN: Energy, Pipelines, Oil, Gas

The Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KYN, is a closed-end equity mutual fund that focuses on investments in the energy sector, particularly in master limited partnerships (MLPs). This fund is managed by KA Fund Advisors, LLC, with co-management by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P., indicating a collaborative approach to investment decisions. By investing in MLPs, the fund provides its shareholders with a unique opportunity to participate in the growth and income potential of the energy sector, which includes companies involved in the storage and transportation of oil and gas.

As a closed-end fund, Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company issues a fixed number of shares, which are then listed and traded on a stock exchange, allowing investors to buy and sell shares in the fund. The fund's investment portfolio is comprised of stocks of companies operating in the energy sector, with a primary focus on energy-related MLPs. This strategy enables the fund to capitalize on the potential for long-term growth and income generation in the energy sector, while also providing diversification benefits to its shareholders. The fund's investment approach is designed to generate attractive returns over the long term, making it an option for investors seeking exposure to the energy sector.

Formed on June 4, 2004, and domiciled in the United States, Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Company has a established history of investing in the energy sector. The fund's detailed information, including its fact sheet, can be found on its website at https://www.kaynefunds.com/kyn/fact-sheet/, providing investors with easy access to its investment objectives, strategies, and performance data. With an ISIN of US4866061066 and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation, the fund is categorized as a common stock, offering investors a straightforward way to invest in the energy sector through a publicly traded vehicle.

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KYN Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,182m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation
IPO / Inception 2004-09-28

KYN Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 62.7%
Fundamental 55.4%
Dividend 69.3%
Rel. Strength Industry 260
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 15.74 USD
Fair Price DCF 6.88 USD

KYN Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 6.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.26%
Annual Growth 5y 2.65%
Payout Consistency 89.9%

KYN Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 53.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 98.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 89.9%
CAGR 5y 10.61%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.51
Sharpe Ratio 12m 2.83
Alpha 40.37
Beta 1.25
Volatility 22.09%
Current Volume 772.2k
Average Volume 20d 534.4k
What is the price of KYN stocks?
As of January 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 13.52 with a total of 772,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.08%, over one month by +10.87%, over three months by +17.05% and over the past year by +72.13%.
Is Kayne Anderson MLP a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kayne Anderson MLP (NYSE:KYN) is currently (January 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 55.39 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 January 2025 is 15.74. This means that KYN is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +16.42% (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 17.4 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 13.52. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +28.55%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 33 144.1%
Analysts Target Price 33 144.1%
ValueRay Target Price 17.4 28.6%