KBR INC (KBR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
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This KBR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KBR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBR was profitable.
- In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KBR 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KBR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.30%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.61%, KBR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.55%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBR is below the industry average of 12.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% |
ROA(3y)2.39%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)11.42%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
1.3 Margins
- KBR's Profit Margin of 5.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- KBR has a Operating Margin (7.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a worse Gross Margin (14.67%) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 14.67% |
OM growth 3Y5.48%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y22.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y5.04%
2. KBR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBR is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KBR has less shares outstanding
- KBR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.45 indicates that KBR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.45, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.39. This is a neutral value as KBR would need 5.39 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.39, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 80.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- KBR has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.22, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KBR has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.22, KBR is doing worse than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. KBR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KBR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.42%, which is quite good.
- KBR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.65% yearly.
- KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.19% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y12.76%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%8.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.71% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. KBR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.40, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBR indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBR indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KBR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
5. KBR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.70.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KBR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KBR grows each year by 14.80%, which is quite nice.
- KBR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- KBR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- KBR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.24%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.65
-0.14 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners99.83%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change3.16%
Market Cap4.64B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (46.82%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.51%
Min EPS beat(2)3.3%
Max EPS beat(2)5.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.88%
Min EPS beat(4)1.92%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.67%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.06%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.89 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.85 | ||
| P/B | 3.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.64%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY11.24%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.4%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY11.3%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number32.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROCE | 11.46% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.19% | ||
| OM | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 14.67% | ||
| FCFM | 6.16% |
ROA(3y)2.39%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)11.42%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
ROICexc(3y)9.51%
ROICexc(5y)9.08%
ROICexgc(3y)38.84%
ROICexgc(5y)38.24%
ROCE(3y)11.69%
ROCE(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.29%
OM growth 3Y5.48%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y22.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y5.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
F-Score8
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC1.13
Cap/Depr(3y)34.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y12.76%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%8.79%
EPS Next Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
EBIT growth 1Y3.51%
EBIT growth 3Y11.66%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year23.99%
EBIT Next 3Y9.76%
EBIT Next 5Y10.23%
FCF growth 1Y25.19%
FCF growth 3Y14.04%
FCF growth 5Y6.79%
OCF growth 1Y19.91%
OCF growth 3Y9.79%
OCF growth 5Y7.38%
KBR INC / KBR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBR.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KBR INC (KBR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KBR INC (KBR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
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The financial health rating of KBR INC (KBR) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KBR INC (KBR) stock?
The dividend rating of KBR INC (KBR) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.24%.