Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 15.6x, near 5Y avg of 14.9x · 70th percentile · In line with own history · Data 2005–2027
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 8, 2026, Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.6x, with a stock price of $9.01 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.58.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 14.9x. 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 70th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 12.1x, KRNY trades at a 29% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 763 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 190.1x.
Relative to the broader market, KRNY trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 21.8x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our KRNY DCF Valuation Calculator →
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 Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
KRNY P/E vs Peers
Savings and Thrift Banks peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3B | 12.7 | 1.80 | +13% | |
| $1B | 37.8 | 13.59 | -29% | |
| $2B | 8.5 | 1.40 | +22% | |
| $2B | 12.8 | 2.00 | +331% | |
| $11B | 15.3 | - | +38% | |
| $97B | 23.4 | 2.63 | +21% | |
| $15B | 4.3Lowest | 0.18Best | -47% | |
| $12B | 68.6 | - | -95% | |
| $516M | 5.2 | - | +443%Best | |
| $9B | 10.2 | - | -10% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
KRNY Historical P/E Data (2005–2027)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 Q1 | Sep 30 2026 | $9.16 | $0.58 | 15.8x | -82% |
| FY2026 Q4 | - | $9.46 | $0.57 | 16.6x | -81% |
| FY2026 Q3 | - | $7.55 | $0.57 | 13.2x | -85% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Dec 31 2025 | $7.41 | $0.52 | 14.3x | -84% |
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $6.57 | $0.47 | 14.0x | -84% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jun 30 2025 | $6.46 | $0.42 | 15.5x | -82% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mar 31 2024 | $6.44 | $0.33 | 19.5x | -78% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Dec 31 2023 | $8.97 | $0.37 | 24.2x | -72% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sep 30 2023 | $6.93 | $0.54 | 12.8x | -85% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Jun 30 2023 | $7.05 | $0.63 | 11.2x | -87% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Mar 31 2023 | $8.12 | $0.61 | 13.3x | -85% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Dec 31 2022 | $10.15 | $0.70 | 14.5x | -83% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Sep 30 2022 | $10.62 | $0.93 | 11.4x | -87% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $11.11 | $0.94 | 11.8x | -86% |
| FY2022 Q3 | - | $12.88 | $1.01 | 12.8x | -85% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Dec 31 2021 | $13.25 | $0.96 | 13.8x | -84% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $12.43 | $0.90 | 13.8x | -84% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jun 30 2021 | $11.95 | $0.77 | 15.5x | -82% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Mar 31 2021 | $12.08 | $0.70 | 17.3x | -80% |
| FY2021 Q2 | - | $10.56 | $0.61 | 17.3x | -80% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Sep 30 2020 | $7.21 | $0.54 | 13.4x | -85% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $8.18 | $0.54 | 15.1x | -83% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $8.59 | $0.47 | 18.3x | -79% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $13.83 | $0.49 | 28.2x | -68% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Sep 30 2019 | $13.04 | $0.48 | 27.2x | -69% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jun 30 2019 | $13.29 | $0.47 | 28.3x | -68% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Mar 31 2019 | $12.87 | $0.45 | 28.6x | -67% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Dec 31 2018 | $12.82 | $0.39 | 32.9x | -62% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Sep 30 2018 | $13.85 | $0.29 | 47.8x | -45% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Jun 30 2018 | $13.45 | $0.24 | 56.0x | -36% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Mar 31 2018 | $13.00 | $0.21 | 61.9x | -29% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Dec 31 2017 | $14.45 | $0.19 | 76.1x | -13% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Sep 30 2017 | $15.35 | $0.23 | 66.7x | -23% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Jun 30 2017 | $14.85 | $0.21 | 70.7x | -19% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Mar 31 2017 | $15.05 | $0.21 | 71.7x | -18% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Dec 31 2016 | $15.55 | $0.21 | 74.0x | -15% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Sep 30 2016 | $13.61 | $0.19 | 71.6x | -18% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $12.58 | $0.17 | 74.0x | -15% |
| FY2016 Q3 | - | $12.35 | $0.08 | 154.4x | +77% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $12.67 | $0.07 | 172.4x | +98% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Sep 30 2015 | $11.47 | $0.06 | 207.8x | +138% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $11.16 | $0.05 | 205.9x | +136% |
| FY2015 Q3 | - | $9.84 | $0.12 | 79.9x | -8% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Dec 31 2014 | $9.96 | $0.10 | 98.2x | +13% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $9.66 | $0.12 | 83.3x | -4% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Jun 30 2014 | $10.97 | $0.12 | 94.7x | +9% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Mar 31 2014 | $10.71 | $0.11 | 98.6x | +13% |
| FY2014 Q2 | - | $8.43 | $0.11 | 77.6x | -11% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Sep 30 2013 | $7.40 | $0.09 | 85.2x | -2% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Jun 30 2013 | $7.60 | $0.08 | 95.5x | +10% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Mar 31 2013 | $7.39 | $0.07 | 102.1x | +17% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Dec 31 2012 | $7.06 | $0.07 | 108.3x | +24% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Sep 30 2012 | $7.06 | $0.06 | 121.9x | +40% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Jun 30 2012 | $7.02 | $0.06 | 121.2x | +39% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Mar 31 2012 | $7.06 | $0.08 | 83.3x | -4% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Dec 31 2011 | $6.88 | $0.10 | 69.3x | -20% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Sep 30 2011 | $6.40 | $0.09 | 69.6x | -20% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $6.60 | $0.08 | 77.8x | -11% |
| FY2011 Q3 | - | $7.27 | $0.06 | 112.0x | +29% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Dec 31 2010 | $6.23 | $0.06 | 108.2x | +24% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $6.40 | $0.08 | 80.6x | -7% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jun 30 2010 | $6.64 | $0.08 | 83.6x | -4% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Mar 31 2010 | $7.56 | $0.07 | 108.3x | +24% |
| FY2010 Q2 | - | $7.30 | $0.06 | 116.6x | +34% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Sep 30 2009 | $7.55 | $0.06 | 120.6x | +38% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $8.29 | $0.07 | 118.8x | +36% |
| FY2009 Q3 | - | $7.59 | $0.07 | 114.0x | +31% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Dec 31 2008 | $9.27 | $0.08 | 114.3x | +31% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $8.87 | $0.07 | 120.0x | +38% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Jun 30 2008 | $7.97 | $0.06 | 134.2x | +54% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Mar 31 2008 | $7.93 | $0.05 | 149.6x | +72% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Dec 31 2007 | $8.63 | $0.03 | 325.7x | +274% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Sep 30 2007 | $9.27 | $0.02 | 482.8x | +454% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Jun 30 2007 | $9.77 | $0.02 | 508.9x | +484% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Mar 31 2007 | $10.42 | $0.04 | 289.4x | +232% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Dec 31 2006 | $11.63 | $0.06 | 210.7x | +142% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Sep 30 2006 | $11.00 | $0.07 | 157.8x | +81% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Jun 30 2006 | $10.72 | $0.09 | 117.2x | +34% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Mar 31 2006 | $9.95 | $0.15 | 64.2x | -26% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Dec 31 2005 | $8.84 | $0.18 | 50.0x | -43% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Sep 30 2005 | $9.06 | $0.19 | 48.5x | -44% |
| FY2005 Q4 | - | $8.55 | $0.21 | 40.7x | -53% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 87.1x
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KRNY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRNY stock.
What is KRNY's P/E ratio?
Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 15.6x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.58. The 5-year average P/E is 14.9x and the historical range spans 11.2x to 24.2x.
Is KRNY stock overvalued or undervalued?
KRNY trades at 15.6x P/E, near its 5-year average of 14.9x. The 70th percentile ranking within the 11.2x–24.2x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is KRNY stock expensive?
KRNY is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 15.6x is near the 5-year average of 14.9x (70th percentile of historical range).
What is KRNY's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, KRNY's P/E ratio has ranged from 11.2x to 24.2x, with a median of 14.3x and an average of 14.9x. The current P/E of 15.6x places the stock at the 70th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2005–2027.
How does KRNY's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
KRNY trades at 15.6x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 21.8x. The 28% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does KRNY's valuation compare to Financial Services peers?
Kearny Financial Corp. P/E of 15.6x compares to the Financial Services sector median of 12.1x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is KRNY's PEG ratio?
KRNY PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 15.6x and EPS growth of 35.7%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is KRNY's earnings yield?
KRNY earnings yield is 6.43%, the inverse of its 15.6x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.