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KE (BEKE) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at KE (BEKE): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Real Estate Management & Development peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

KE (BEKE) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile fields for KE (BEKE)
Profile ItemBEKE
NameKE Holdings Inc. ADR
Country/RegionChina
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS Industry GroupReal Estate Management & Development
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
GICS Sub-IndustryReal Estate Services
Market Capitalization19.76 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateAugust 13, 2020
Security TypeADR

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BEKE
GSPC
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KE (BEKE) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for KE (BEKE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for KE (BEKE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)-1.66%-8.45%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)1.44%0.50%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)0.34%-4.67%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

BEKE
GSPC
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KE (BEKE) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for KE (BEKE) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)37.27%36.38%
Beta (5Y)-0.271.23
Max Drawdown (5Y)-64.09%-53.25%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. BEKE is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)-0.15-0.40
Sortino Ratio (1Y)-0.22-0.55

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

KE (BEKE) posts ROE of 7.01%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

7.01%

Group distribution
Max
22.48%
Q3
11.22%
BEKE
7.01%
Median
4.81%
Q1
0.98%
Min
-6.89%
Largest peers
CBRE
15.80%
JLL
13.52%
BEKE
7.01%
COMP
3.63%
ZG
1.22%
Z
1.22%
CSGP
0.89%
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on ROE within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

KE (BEKE) keeps 5.32% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

5.32%

Group distribution
Max
22.46%
Q3
11.04%
BEKE
5.32%
Median
2.93%
Q1
0.64%
Min
-0.72%
Largest peers
BEKE
5.32%
JLL
3.64%
CBRE
2.98%
CSGP
2.08%
ZG
1.96%
Z
1.96%
COMP
0.64%
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on net margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

KE (BEKE) turns 12.33% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

12.33%

Group distribution
Max
20.62%
BEKE
12.33%
Q3
9.25%
Median
4.66%
Q1
0.59%
Min
-11.08%
Largest peers
BEKE
12.33%
CSGP
8.22%
ZG
4.66%
Z
4.66%
JLL
4.57%
COMP
3.76%
CBRE
3.61%
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on operating margin within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)7.01%4.81%
ROA (TTM)2.57%1.73%
Net Margin (TTM)5.32%2.93%
Operating Margin (TTM)12.33%4.66%
Gross Margin (TTM)23.98%39.18%

Growth

Revenue Growth

KE (BEKE) grew revenue 1.20%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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KE (BEKE): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

KE (BEKE) grew earnings per share -25.22%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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KE (BEKE): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)1.20%11.85%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)15.95%7.62%
EPS Growth (YoY)-25.22%-17.75%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---5.34%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

KE (BEKE) has current ratio of 1.70, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

1.70

Group distribution
Max
5.94
Q3
3.57
Median
1.92
BEKE
1.70
Q1
1.19
Min
0.61
Largest peers
CSGP
2.21
ZG
1.92
Z
1.92
BEKE
1.70
CBRE
1.14
JLL
1.13
COMP
1.06
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on current ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

KE (BEKE) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.22

Group distribution
Max
2.15
Q3
1.10
Median
0.44
BEKE
0.22
Q1
0.20
Min
0.13
Largest peers
COMP
1.38
CBRE
1.18
JLL
0.42
BEKE
0.22
CSGP
0.15
ZG
0.13
Z
0.13
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.701.92
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.220.44
Net Debt / EBITDA-5.543.36

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

KE (BEKE) has dividend yield of 10.78%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

10.78%

Group distribution
BEKE
10.78%
Max
1.01%
Q3
0.59%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
10.78%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
Z
0.00%
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on dividend yield within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

KE (BEKE) has payout ratio of 44.94%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

44.94%

Group distribution
BEKE
44.94%
Max
44.94%
Q3
30.05%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
BEKE
44.94%
CBRE
0.00%
JLL
0.00%
CSGP
0.00%
COMP
0.00%
ZG
0.00%
Z
0.00%
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on payout ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)10.78%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)44.94%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

KE (BEKE) trades at P/E ratio of 28.44, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

28.44

Group distribution
Max
171.72
Q3
81.72
Median
40.10
BEKE
28.44
Q1
17.19
Min
4.54
Largest peers
COMP
185.33
CSGP
171.72
ZG
153.57
Z
150.39
CBRE
33.76
BEKE
28.44
JLL
17.39
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on P/E ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

KE (BEKE) trades at 0.22 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

0.22

Group distribution
Max
12.87
Q3
6.55
Median
1.49
Q1
0.82
BEKE
0.22
Min
0.00
Largest peers
CSGP
3.52
ZG
2.83
Z
2.77
CBRE
0.98
COMP
0.81
JLL
0.61
BEKE
0.22
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on P/S ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

KE (BEKE) trades at 2.04 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

BEKE

Real Estate Management & Development industry group

2.04

Group distribution
Max
5.22
Q3
3.29
BEKE
2.04
Median
1.88
Q1
0.98
Min
0.38
Largest peers
CBRE
5.10
COMP
2.81
JLL
2.23
BEKE
2.04
ZG
1.84
Z
1.80
CSGP
1.58
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Where KE (BEKE) stands on P/B ratio within its Real Estate Management & Development peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

KE (BEKE) metric values compared with Real Estate Management & Development industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: BEKEIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)28.4440.10
P/S Ratio (TTM)0.221.49
P/B Ratio (MRQ)2.041.88
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)22.01%4.42%