KBR INC (KBR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
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-0.21 (-0.55%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
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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.
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. KBR is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.30%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% 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 82.76% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Return On Invested Capital of 8.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBR is below the industry average of 12.78%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of KBR (5.30%) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- KBR has a Operating Margin (7.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KBR (14.67%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. 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 (2.46) 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- KBR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.69) than 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC7.48%
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.
- KBR's Current ratio of 1.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBR is outperformed by 63.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.22, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 63.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% in the past year.
- KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.19% yearly.
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 Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
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 9.66, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- KBR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.14.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% 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 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KBR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
5. KBR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.65.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KBR grows each year by 14.80%, which is quite nice.
- 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)14.8%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
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 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.66
-0.21 (-0.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners99.83%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change3.16%
Market Cap4.76B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (42.88%)
Short Float %4.54%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-4.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.14 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.09 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.43 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.36%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY10.94%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.12%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY11%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number32.29
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 | 2.46 |
F-Score8
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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 Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year3.88%
Revenue Next 2Y4.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.31%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
EBIT growth 1Y3.51%
EBIT growth 3Y11.66%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year23.99%
EBIT Next 3Y9.76%
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 FAQ
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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 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20.24%.