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KBR INC (KBR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KBR - US48242W1062 - Common Stock

42.59 USD
-0.49 (-1.14%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

KBR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. While KBR is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on KBR. Finally KBR also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

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 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
KBR's Return On Equity of 25.96% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 8.28%, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% 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 11.98%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.71%, KBR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
KBR has a Operating Margin (6.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KBR (14.28%) is worse than 80.46% of its industry peers.
KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBR is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBR has less shares outstanding
KBR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KBR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KBR Yearly Shares OutstandingKBR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
KBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.50 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 2.50, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBR is 5.59, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KBR, 5.59 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.59, KBR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that KBR has dependencies on debt 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 80.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF 5.59
Altman-Z 2.5
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.63%
KBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

KBR has a Current Ratio of 1.18. 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 1.18, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KBR has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that KBR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KBR has a worse Quick ratio (1.18) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.18
KBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.04% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, KBR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.54% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.95%
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.
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.
KBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.15, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBR.
83.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KBR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBR.
KBR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBR is cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
KBR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.15
Fwd PE 10.29
KBR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KBR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBR is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.61
EV/EBITDA 10.45
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.75
EPS Next 2Y11.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, KBR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, KBR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of KBR grows each year by 11.11%, 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)11.11%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
KBR Yearly Dividends per shareKBR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

21.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KBR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.84%
EPS Next 2Y11.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%
KBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M
KBR Dividend Payout.KBR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KBR INC

NYSE:KBR (12/16/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 42.59 0 (0%)

42.59

-0.49 (-1.14%)

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 Owners100.59%
Inst Owner Change-1.58%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap5.41B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)380.00M
Analysts75
Price Target56.61 (32.92%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio3.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.11%
DP21.84%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (0.165)
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)-7.24%
PT rev (3m)-8.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.15
Fwd PE 10.29
P/S 0.67
P/FCF 11.61
P/OCF 10.54
P/B 3.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.45
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY8.97%
EPS(NY)4.14
Fwd EY9.72%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY8.62%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY9.49%
SpS63.47
BVpS11.53
TBVpS-15.36
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)0.75
Graham Number31.48
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.5
F-Score8
WACC7.63%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Y16.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.14%
EPS Next 3Y10.45%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.66%
Revenue growth 3Y1.8%
Revenue growth 5Y6.54%
Sales Q2Q%-0.82%
Revenue Next Year2.99%
Revenue Next 2Y3.68%
Revenue Next 3Y3.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
EBIT growth 1Y1.31%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.92%
EBIT Next Year38.59%
EBIT Next 3Y14.67%
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

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 of KBR INC (KBR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for KBR stock?

The financial health rating of KBR INC (KBR) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KBR INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KBR INC (KBR) is expected to grow by 16.29% in the next year.