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.

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1. KBR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KBR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years KBR 4 years were profitable.
  • In the past 5 years KBR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KBR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.30%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBR has a Return On Equity of 27.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBR outperforms 83.72% 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 61.63% 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 13.03%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • KBR has a better Profit Margin (5.30%) than 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 7.17%, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KBR's Gross Margin of 14.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBR is outperformed by 80.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

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2. KBR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KBR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KBR is higher compared to a year ago.
KBR Yearly Shares OutstandingKBR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
KBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.45. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.45, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.67% 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.
  • KBR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBR outperforms 45.35% 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.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 81.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 5.39
Altman-Z 2.45
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.3%
KBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.22, KBR is doing worse than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 63.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
KBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. KBR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.42% 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 17.65% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.05% in the last year.
  • 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

  • KBR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.71% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.95%
EPS Next 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
KBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. KBR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.32 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.97, the valuation of KBR can be described as very reasonable.
  • KBR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBR is cheaper than 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.18. KBR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.32
Fwd PE 8.97
KBR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 77.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.56
EV/EBITDA 9.28
KBR Per share dataKBR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KBR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%

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5. KBR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.89, KBR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%

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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
KBR Yearly Dividends per shareKBR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
KBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
KBR Dividend Payout.KBR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KBR INC

NYSE:KBR (4/14/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 36.5 +0.14 (+0.39%)

36.36

-0.53 (-1.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners99.2%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.15%
Ins Owner Change3.34%
Market Cap4.61B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target52.89 (45.46%)
Short Float %3.89%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.76%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date03-13
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)-1.69%
PT rev (3m)-3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.32
Fwd PE 8.97
P/S 0.59
P/FCF 9.56
P/OCF 8.8
P/B 3.07
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.28
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.73%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY11.15%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY10.46%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.37%
SpS61.7
BVpS11.85
TBVpS-14.99
PEG (NY)2.36
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number32.25
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y3.95%
EPS Next 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
EBIT growth 1Y3.51%
EBIT growth 3Y11.66%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year23.49%
EBIT Next 3Y9.73%
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.


What is the valuation status for KBR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KBR INC (KBR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is KBR INC (KBR) stock?

KBR INC (KBR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of KBR INC (KBR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KBR INC (KBR) is 9.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.07.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KBR INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KBR INC (KBR) is expected to grow by 3.95% in the next year.