KBR INC (KBR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
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+0.88 (+2.09%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
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KBR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBR was profitable.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KBR reported negative net income in multiple years.
- In the past 5 years KBR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KBR's Return On Assets of 5.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KBR (25.96%) is better than 78.41% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Return On Invested Capital of 8.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 60.23% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBR is below the industry average of 12.55%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of KBR (4.71%) is better than 60.23% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a Operating Margin of 6.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KBR outperforms 55.68% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KBR has a worse Gross Margin (14.28%) than 78.41% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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 (2.50) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.59, KBR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 80.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.59 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.66%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.18, KBR is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.18 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBR has a worse Quick ratio (1.18) than 65.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.04% 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 14.80% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KBR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.66% in the last year.
- 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
- 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 Y16.18%
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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.26, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- KBR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.09, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.49, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.98. KBR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.32% 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 a bit cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.37 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y10.67%
EPS Next 3Y9.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.59.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
5.2 History
- KBR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- KBR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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-1.09%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap5.46B
Revenue(TTM)8.06B
Net Income(TTM)380.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (25.05%)
Short Float %4.08%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.64% |
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.65 | ||
| P/B | 3.73 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.82
EY8.88%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY9.53%
FCF(TTM)3.67
FCFY8.53%
OCF(TTM)4.04
OCFY9.39%
SpS63.47
BVpS11.53
TBVpS-15.36
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)0.76
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 | 2.5 |
F-Score8
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KBR INC (KBR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KBR INC (KBR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of KBR INC (KBR) stock?
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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.84%.