78.78 USD
+1.87 (+2.43%)
79 USD
+0.22 (+0.28%)
KTOS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While KTOS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. KTOS is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.
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.
In multiple years KTOS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KTOS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 0.83%, KTOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KTOS has a Return On Equity (1.01%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KTOS has a Return On Invested Capital (0.90%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KTOS is significantly below the industry average of 8.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
KTOS has a Profit Margin (1.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KTOS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KTOS (1.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KTOS has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.91%, KTOS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.06% of the companies in the same industry.
KTOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KTOS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KTOS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KTOS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KTOS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KTOS has an Altman-Z score of 18.29. This indicates that KTOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 18.29, KTOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that KTOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.04, KTOS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 18.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.30 indicates that KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KTOS has a better Current ratio (4.30) than 80.56% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.68 indicates that KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KTOS (3.68) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.68 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.58% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KTOS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KTOS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.63% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KTOS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.43% on average per year.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 157.56, the valuation of KTOS can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KTOS.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KTOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say KTOS is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 101.81, the valuation of KTOS can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTOS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KTOS is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say KTOS is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 101.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KTOS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.28% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 182.07 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KTOS's earnings are expected to grow with 30.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)14.27
PEG (5Y)20.78
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KTOS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
78.78
+1.87 (+2.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner Change-9.6%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-9.86%
Market Cap13.30B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)20.00M
Analysts83.48
Price Target100.19 (27.18%)
Short Float %5.38%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)38.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 157.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 101.81 | ||
| P/S | 10.35 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 6.71 | ||
| P/tB | 10.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 182.07 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY0.63%
EPS(NY)0.77
Fwd EY0.98%
FCF(TTM)-0.55
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS7.61
BVpS11.74
TBVpS7.87
PEG (NY)14.27
PEG (5Y)20.78
Graham Number11.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 18.29 |
F-Score4
WACC9.68%
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%
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY / KTOS FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KTOS.
Can you provide the valuation status for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of KTOS stock?
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
The financial health rating of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is 6 / 10.