KBR INC (KBR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
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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.
1. KBR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBR was profitable.
- In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KBR 4 years were profitable.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KBR has a Return On Assets of 6.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 66.28% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a better Return On Equity (27.61%) than 83.72% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.55%) than 60.47% of its industry peers.
- KBR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.72%. This is below the industry average of 12.85%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 5.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- 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.
- KBR has a worse Gross Margin (14.67%) than 80.23% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBR is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KBR has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KBR (5.39) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that KBR has dependencies on debt financing.
- KBR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.69) than 81.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC7.34%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.22) than 63.95% of its industry peers.
- 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
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.05% in the last 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
- KBR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.71% yearly.
- 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
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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.
- KBR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBR is cheaper than 87.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.69 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBR indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 88.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say KBR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KBR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBR is 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.
- KBR has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.80%, KBR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 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.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| 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 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)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
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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
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.16
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
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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.