Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2005 to 2026
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KRNY Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 6, 2026, Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.3x, with a stock price of $8.12 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.51.
The current P/E is 29% above its 5-year average of 15.0x. Over the past five years, KRNY's P/E has ranged from a low of 11.2x to a high of 24.2x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.3x, KRNY trades at a 45% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 779 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 197.4x.
Relative to the broader market, KRNY trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
KRNY P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2B | 13.4 | 1.91 | +13% | |
| $1B | 16.3 | 5.85 | -29% | |
| $592M | 19.7 | - | -16% | |
| $3B | 13.5 | 4.39 | +5% | |
| $522M | 18.3 | 1.23Best | +78% | |
| $2B | 15.3 | 2.40 | +331%Best | |
| $12B | 13.2Lowest | - | +38% | |
| $88B | 26.9 | 3.03 | +21% | |
| $24B | 62.1 | 2.55 | -47% | |
| $15B | 2102.4 | - | -95% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
KRNY Historical P/E Data (2005–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $7.41 | $0.52 | 14.3x | -84% |
| FY2026 Q1 | $6.57 | $0.47 | 14.0x | -84% | |
| FY2025 Q4 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $6.46 | $0.42 | 15.5x | -83% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $6.44 | $0.33 | 19.5x | -78% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $8.97 | $0.37 | 24.2x | -73% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $6.93 | $0.54 | 12.8x | -86% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $7.05 | $0.63 | 11.2x | -88% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $8.12 | $0.61 | 13.3x | -85% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $10.15 | $0.70 | 14.5x | -84% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $10.62 | $0.93 | 11.4x | -87% |
| FY2022 Q4 | $11.11 | $0.94 | 11.8x | -87% | |
| FY2022 Q3 | $12.88 | $1.01 | 12.8x | -86% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 89.9x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRNY stock.
Is KRNY stock overvalued or undervalued?
KRNY trades at 19.3x P/E, above its 5-year average of 15.0x. The 90th percentile ranking indicates a premium to historical valuation.
How does KRNY's valuation compare to peers?
Kearny Financial Corp. P/E of 19.3x compares to sector median of 13.3x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is KRNY's PEG ratio?
KRNY PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2005-2026.