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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KTOS - US50077B2079 - Common Stock

81.53 USD
+6.14 (+8.14%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
82.4 USD
+0.87 (+1.07%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

KTOS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The financial health of KTOS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KTOS is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KTOS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KTOS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KTOS reported negative net income in multiple years.
KTOS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KTOS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKTOS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KTOS (0.83%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.01%, KTOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.90%, KTOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KTOS is significantly below the industry average of 8.60%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.83%
ROE 1.01%
ROIC 0.9%
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)-1.22%
ROE(5y)0.95%
ROIC(3y)1.26%
ROIC(5y)1.46%
KTOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKTOS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

KTOS has a Profit Margin of 1.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTOS outperforms 47.89% of its industry peers.
KTOS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KTOS has a Operating Margin of 1.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTOS outperforms 40.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KTOS has declined.
KTOS has a Gross Margin (22.91%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KTOS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.89%
PM (TTM) 1.56%
GM 22.91%
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-12.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
KTOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKTOS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KTOS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KTOS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KTOS has more shares outstanding
KTOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KTOS Yearly Shares OutstandingKTOS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KTOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKTOS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

KTOS has an Altman-Z score of 17.95. This indicates that KTOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KTOS has a Altman-Z score of 17.95. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTOS outperforms 94.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that KTOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KTOS (0.04) is better than 81.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 17.95
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC9.67%
KTOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKTOS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.30 indicates that KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KTOS (4.30) is better than 77.46% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.68 indicates that KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.68, KTOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.3
Quick Ratio 3.68
KTOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKTOS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KTOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.17%.
KTOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.58% yearly.
KTOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.00%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.17%
EPS 3Y15.26%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%25.99%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.95% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
EPS Next 5Y30.95%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
KTOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKTOS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KTOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKTOS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 163.06, KTOS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
KTOS's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KTOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say KTOS is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 105.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KTOS.
KTOS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. KTOS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 163.06
Fwd PE 105.36
KTOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKTOS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KTOS is valued a bit more expensive than 66.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 178.34
KTOS Per share dataKTOS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KTOS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KTOS's earnings are expected to grow with 30.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)14.77
PEG (5Y)21.5
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KTOS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY

NASDAQ:KTOS (12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 82.4 +0.87 (+1.07%)

81.53

+6.14 (+8.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner Change-9.58%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-11.18%
Market Cap13.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)20.00M
Analysts83.48
Price Target100.19 (22.89%)
Short Float %5.57%
Short Ratio2.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.02%
Min EPS beat(2)10.18%
Max EPS beat(2)15.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.67%
Min EPS beat(4)10.18%
Max EPS beat(4)26.87%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)39.86%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)35.51%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)42.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.68%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.32%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.27%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)4.53%
PT rev (3m)36.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 163.06
Fwd PE 105.36
P/S 10.71
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 6.95
P/tB 10.36
EV/EBITDA 178.34
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY0.61%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY0.95%
FCF(TTM)-0.55
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS7.61
BVpS11.74
TBVpS7.87
PEG (NY)14.77
PEG (5Y)21.5
Graham Number11.49
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.83%
ROE 1.01%
ROCE 1.14%
ROIC 0.9%
ROICexc 1.22%
ROICexgc 2.09%
OM 1.89%
PM (TTM) 1.56%
GM 22.91%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)-1.22%
ROE(5y)0.95%
ROIC(3y)1.26%
ROIC(5y)1.46%
ROICexc(3y)1.43%
ROICexc(5y)1.83%
ROICexgc(3y)2.78%
ROICexgc(5y)3.74%
ROCE(3y)1.59%
ROCE(5y)1.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.92%
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-12.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.04
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.25
Cap/Depr 190.77%
Cap/Sales 6.59%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 4.3
Quick Ratio 3.68
Altman-Z 17.95
F-Score4
WACC9.67%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)150.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.17%
EPS 3Y15.26%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
EPS Next 5Y30.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%25.99%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.55%
EBIT growth 3Y3.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.4%
EBIT Next Year288.37%
EBIT Next 3Y94.44%
EBIT Next 5Y59.75%
FCF growth 1Y-139.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-282.98%
OCF growth 3Y17.29%
OCF growth 5Y10.62%

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KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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The financial health rating of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is 6 / 10.