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
- KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- KBR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- 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 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KBR (27.61%) is better than 82.56% of its industry peers.
- KBR's Return On Invested Capital of 8.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBR outperforms 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 13.10%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (5.30%) than 62.79% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
- 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 80.23% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBR has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.39, KBR is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 79.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.22 indicates that KBR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.22, KBR is doing worse than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of 1.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBR is outperformed by 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
- KBR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.42%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
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 9.68, 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 82.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. KBR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of KBR.
- 86.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- KBR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 |
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 74.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 80.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.71
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 1.78%. 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 1.86.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KBR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KBR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.80%!
- 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)14.8%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.24% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBR. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- KBR's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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
37.75
+0.12 (+0.32%)
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%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change3.34%
Market Cap4.77B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (42.54%)
Short Float %3.58%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.11 | ||
| P/B | 3.18 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.33%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY10.92%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.1%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY10.98%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.71
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
WACC7.24%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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 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 Year23.99%
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.
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 9.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.18.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KBR INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KBR INC (KBR) is expected to grow by 5.66% in the next year.