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
- KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KBR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KBR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KBR has a Return On Assets of 6.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Return On Equity of 27.61% is amongst the best of the industry. KBR outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
- 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 12.58%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of KBR (5.30%) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a Operating Margin (7.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 14.67%, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 79.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- KBR has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.45, KBR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KBR is 5.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KBR, 5.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KBR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBR outperforms 49.43% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KBR (1.69) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBR has a Current ratio of 1.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBR underperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of KBR (1.22) is worse than 63.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. KBR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.42% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KBR shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.65% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.55% on average over the next years.
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
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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
- KBR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.56.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.28), we can say KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
5. KBR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.78, KBR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 | 1.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KBR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.80%!
- 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
- KBR pays out 20.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KBR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
37.29
+0.2 (+0.54%)
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 Cap4.72B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (44.3%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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)-1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 9 | ||
| P/B | 3.14 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.46%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY11.05%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.22%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY11.11%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)0.54
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
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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.
What is the profitability of KBR stock?
KBR INC (KBR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of KBR INC (KBR) stock?
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%.