KBR INC (KBR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KBR - US48242W1062 - Common Stock
44.21 USD
-0.11 (-0.25%)
KBR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KBR while its profitability can be described as average. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on KBR.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years KBR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- 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 5.72%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KBR (25.96%) is better than 78.41% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.28%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBR is below the industry average of 11.85%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.72% | ||
| ROE | 25.96% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)6.1%
ROE(5y)3.19%
ROIC(3y)8.52%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of KBR (4.71%) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.72%, KBR is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a worse Gross Margin (14.28%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.71% | ||
| GM | 14.28% |
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y5.05%
PM growth 3Y136.13%
PM growth 5Y6.22%
GM growth 3Y9.06%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
2. Health
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBR has less shares outstanding
- KBR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KBR is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. This is not the best score and indicates that KBR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KBR (2.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBR has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.59. This is a neutral value as KBR would need 5.59 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.59, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- KBR's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBR is outperformed by 78.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC7.93%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.18, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 64.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBR's Quick ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBR is outperformed by 64.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.04% over the past year.
- KBR shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.80% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the past year. This is quite good.
- KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.04%
EPS 3Y11.91%
EPS 5Y14.8%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.54%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
3.2 Future
- KBR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.31% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.18%
EPS Next 2Y11.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.57, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
- 86.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KBR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 82.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- KBR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y11.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.41.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, KBR is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
5.2 History
- KBR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KBR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.84%
EPS Next 2Y11.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
NYSE:KBR (1/22/2026, 11:30:58 AM)
44.21
-0.11 (-0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners100.55%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap5.61B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)380.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target54.32 (22.87%)
Short Float %3.55%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.47% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP21.84%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.83%
Min EPS beat(2)1.92%
Max EPS beat(2)5.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.64%
Min EPS beat(4)1.92%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.21%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.19%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.1%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.33%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.46%
PT rev (1m)-4.05%
PT rev (3m)-12.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.94 | ||
| P/B | 3.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.76 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY8.64%
EPS(NY)4.17
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY9.14%
SpS63.47
BVpS11.53
TBVpS-15.36
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number31.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.72% | ||
| ROE | 25.96% | ||
| ROCE | 11.11% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.69% | ||
| OM | 6.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.71% | ||
| GM | 14.28% | ||
| FCFM | 5.78% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)6.1%
ROE(5y)3.19%
ROIC(3y)8.52%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
ROICexc(3y)9.29%
ROICexc(5y)8.43%
ROICexgc(3y)40.75%
ROICexgc(5y)33.23%
ROCE(3y)11.42%
ROCE(5y)10.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y11.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.08%
OM growth 3Y7.95%
OM growth 5Y5.05%
PM growth 3Y136.13%
PM growth 5Y6.22%
GM growth 3Y9.06%
GM growth 5Y4.23%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 122.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score8
WACC7.93%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)52.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)40.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.04%
EPS 3Y11.91%
EPS 5Y14.8%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
EPS Next Y16.18%
EPS Next 2Y11.54%
EPS Next 3Y9.88%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.54%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3Y4.03%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
EBIT growth 1Y1.31%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.92%
EBIT Next Year38.51%
EBIT Next 3Y13.81%
EBIT Next 5Y12.64%
FCF growth 1Y115.74%
FCF growth 3Y16.9%
FCF growth 5Y10.28%
OCF growth 1Y66.56%
OCF growth 3Y18.45%
OCF growth 5Y12.53%
KBR INC / KBR FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBR.
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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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.84%.