KBR INC (KBR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
Current stock price
35.23 USD
-0.77 (-2.14%)
At close:
35.44 USD
+0.21 (+0.6%)
After Hours:
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.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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
- KBR's Return On Assets of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 66.28% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KBR (27.61%) is better than 83.72% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.55%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.47% 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 12.84%.
| 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 65.12% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR's Operating Margin of 7.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 59.30% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of KBR (14.67%) is worse than 80.23% 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.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that KBR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KBR has a Altman-Z score (2.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 (5.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- KBR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KBR underperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.33%
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: 63.95% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBR has a worse Quick ratio (1.22) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% in the past 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
- 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.
- KBR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.55% yearly.
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.
- 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 9.03, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
- 88.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
5. KBR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%.
- The stock price of KBR dropped by -20.60% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.77, KBR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KBR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KBR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.80%!
- KBR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
5.3 Sustainability
- KBR pays out 20.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- KBR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.24%
EPS Next 2Y4.5%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
35.23
-0.77 (-2.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners99.2%
Inst Owner Change-0.08%
Ins Owners1.15%
Ins Owner Change3.33%
Market Cap4.47B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target52.89 (50.13%)
Short Float %3.89%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
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)-1.69%
PT rev (3m)-2.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.72%
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)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.52 | ||
| P/B | 2.97 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY11.07%
EPS(NY)4.05
Fwd EY11.51%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY10.79%
OCF(TTM)4.13
OCFY11.73%
SpS61.7
BVpS11.85
TBVpS-14.99
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number32.2523 (-8.45%)
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 | 2.42 |
F-Score8
WACC7.33%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KBR INC?
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 9.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.97.
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.