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+7.21 (+7.5%)
At close: Feb 3, 2026
103 USD
-0.37 (-0.36%)
After Hours: 2/3/2026, 8:28:29 PM
Taking everything into account, KTOS scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KTOS was compared to 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 expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KTOS was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- KTOS has a Return On Assets of 0.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTOS outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
- KTOS has a Return On Equity of 1.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTOS outperforms 47.22% of its industry peers.
- 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 8.66%.
| 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 in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KTOS has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.89%, KTOS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.06% of the companies in the same 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 45.83% 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.
- KTOS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KTOS has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KTOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 24.36 indicates that KTOS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KTOS has a better Altman-Z score (24.36) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04 indicates that KTOS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KTOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. KTOS outperforms 84.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 24.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC10.4%
2.3 Liquidity
- KTOS has a Current Ratio of 4.30. This indicates that KTOS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KTOS has a Current ratio of 4.30. This is in the better half of the industry: KTOS outperforms 76.39% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.68 indicates that KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- KTOS has a Quick ratio of 3.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTOS outperforms 81.94% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.17% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, KTOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.58% on average per year.
- KTOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.00%.
- KTOS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.63% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KTOS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.95% on average per year.
- KTOS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 17.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.08%
EPS Next 2Y26.01%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
EPS Next 5Y30.95%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y18.45%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 206.74, the valuation of KTOS can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KTOS is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KTOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say KTOS is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 132.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KTOS.
- KTOS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- KTOS is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 206.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 132.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KTOS is valued a bit more expensive than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 247.1 |
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 30.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)18.65
PEG (5Y)27.26
EPS Next 2Y26.01%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KTOS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
103.37
+7.21 (+7.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners94.19%
Inst Owner Change-0.86%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change-6.33%
Market Cap17.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)20.00M
Analysts83.48
Price Target110.36 (6.76%)
Short Float %5.42%
Short Ratio2.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)10.69%
PT rev (3m)15.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 206.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 132.86 | ||
| P/S | 13.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 8.81 | ||
| P/tB | 13.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 247.1 |
EPS(TTM)0.5
EY0.48%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY0.75%
FCF(TTM)-0.55
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.05
OCFYN/A
SpS7.61
BVpS11.74
TBVpS7.87
PEG (NY)18.65
PEG (5Y)27.26
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 | 24.36 |
F-Score4
WACC10.4%
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 Y11.08%
EPS Next 2Y26.01%
EPS Next 3Y30.21%
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 2Y18.45%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.55%
EBIT growth 3Y3.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.4%
EBIT Next Year272.71%
EBIT Next 3Y92.12%
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.
What is the valuation status for KTOS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is 206.74 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.81.
How financially healthy is KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
The financial health rating of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (KTOS) is 6 / 10.