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.

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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.
  • KBR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • KBR's Return On Assets of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KBR (27.61%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.55%, KBR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.72%. This is below the industry average of 12.57%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.30%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of KBR (7.17%) 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 (14.67%) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
  • KBR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

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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.
  • KBR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KBR Yearly Shares OutstandingKBR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
KBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.44. 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 (2.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KBR is 5.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KBR, 5.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KBR's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 50.57% of its industry peers.
  • KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • KBR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KBR underperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.69
Debt/FCF 5.39
Altman-Z 2.44
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.15%
KBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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.
  • With a Current 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.
  • 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 63.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.22
Quick Ratio 1.22
KBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.55% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
KBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. KBR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.52, the valuation of KBR can be described as reasonable.
  • 82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.01, the valuation of KBR can be described as very reasonable.
  • 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 24.12, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.52
Fwd PE 9.01
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBR indicates a rather cheap valuation: KBR is cheaper than 81.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.74
EV/EBITDA 9.21
KBR Per share dataKBR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KBR's 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)1.68
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%

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5. KBR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.79%. 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 1.71.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KBR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%

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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
KBR Yearly Dividends per shareKBR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 20.24% 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 the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.24%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
KBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
KBR Dividend Payout.KBR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KBR INC

NYSE:KBR (3/17/2026, 8:27:34 PM)

After market: 37.12 0 (0%)

37.12

+0.56 (+1.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners99.83%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change3.16%
Market Cap4.69B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (44.96%)
Short Float %3.33%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.79%
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years16
Ex-Date03-13
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)-1.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.52
Fwd PE 9.01
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 9.74
P/OCF 8.96
P/B 3.12
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.21
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.51%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.27%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY11.16%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.68
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number32.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.44
F-Score8
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.


What is the profitability of KBR stock?

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%.