KBR INC (KBR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
43.49 USD
+1.39 (+3.3%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
43.49 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
KBR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. KBR has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KBR may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBR was profitable.
- 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.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KBR has a Return On Assets of 5.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 65.17% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a Return On Equity of 25.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 78.65% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.28%) than 62.92% of its industry peers.
- KBR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.52%. This is below the industry average of 12.01%.
| 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.71%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 57.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a Gross Margin of 14.28%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBR underperforms 77.53% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
| 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
- 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.
- KBR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KBR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.52. 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.
- KBR has a Altman-Z score (2.52) which 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.
- KBR's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.59 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 55.06% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that KBR has dependencies on debt financing.
- KBR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.75. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBR underperforms 78.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.58%
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.
- KBR has a Current ratio of 1.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBR underperforms 64.04% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, KBR is doing worse than 64.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KBR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 22.04%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- KBR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.66%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.54% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.31% on average per year.
- 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 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y9.12%
EPS Next 5Y16.31%
Revenue Next Year2.97%
Revenue Next 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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 11.38, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBR indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 84.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KBR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.92.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, 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 83.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.78, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 75.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
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)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y9.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, KBR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.43, KBR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y9.12%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners100.55%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap5.52B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)380.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (23.73%)
Short Float %4.07%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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)-2.31%
PT rev (3m)-11.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.77 | ||
| P/B | 3.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY8.78%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY8.44%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY9.29%
SpS63.47
BVpS11.53
TBVpS-15.36
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.77
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 | 2.52 |
F-Score8
WACC7.58%
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 Y16.18%
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y9.12%
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 2Y3.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.97%
Revenue Next 5Y6.62%
EBIT growth 1Y1.31%
EBIT growth 3Y9.89%
EBIT growth 5Y11.92%
EBIT Next Year38.51%
EBIT Next 3Y13.4%
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.
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The dividend rating of KBR INC (KBR) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.84%.