Kratos Defense & Security Solutions KTOS
United StatesIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseUSD
100.73 USD (+140.2%)
22 analysts
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures unmanned systems, satellites, rockets, and cybersecurity products for government and commercial customers. forward P/E 38.0 · ROE 1.1% · operating margin -0.2% · net cash
Key points
from its scores- ✓Strong growth7.6
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.5
- ✕Poor share-price trend0.3
- ✕Demanding valuation1.3
- ✕Little competitive advantage1.4
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold only for investors with high risk tolerance and a long-term horizon; the current valuation offers no margin of safety.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news. The macro context of rising rates in the US does not materially affect Kratos: its balance sheet shows net cash and its defense business is not sensitive to interest rates or commodities.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 648% above the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 246.7 | 25.4 | +870% |
| EV / EBITDA | 76.2 | 14.5 | +426% |
| Price / book | 2.3 | 4.1 | −43% |
| Price / sales | 5.2 | 2.1 | +151% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 1.3 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 100.73 USD, +140.2% versus the price.
A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 1.4 (sector 5.8), Growth 7.6 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 246.7
- Forward P/E
- 38.0
- EV / EBITDA
- 76.2
- Price / book
- 2.3
- Price / sales
- 5.2
- PEG
- 5.14
- Market cap
- 7.9B USD
- Enterprise value
- 6.6B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 1.1%
- ROA
- 0.4%
- ROIC (approx.)
- −0.1%
- Gross margin
- 23.0%
- Operating margin
- −0.2%
- Net margin
- 2.0%
- Free cash flow
- −118.3M USD
- FCF yield
- −1.5%
- Cash conversion
- −136%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 193.6M USD
- Net debt
- −1.2B USD
- Cash
- 1.4B USD
- EBITDA
- 87.0M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- −14.30
- Debt / equity
- 5.65
- Current ratio
- 5.54
- Quick ratio
- 4.74
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +30.5%
- Earnings growth
- +7.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- 0.17 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 1.10 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.11
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (22)
- Target price
- 100.73 USD
- 52-week range
- 40.92 – 134.00
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Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 648% above the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 1.3 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 100.73 USD, +140.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 3.4 out of 10, rank 2,043 of 2,130 (better than 4% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (7.6) and its weakest, Momentum (0.3). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 246.7: the share price equals 246.7 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 38.0.
How much is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 7.9B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 6.6B USD.
How much debt does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have?
It has more cash than debt: net cash of 1.2B USD.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 55.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 40.92 and 134.00 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?
22 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 100.73 USD (+140.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.