Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) — Stock Score Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (16/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Kratos is a leader in jet-powered unmanned aerial systems and national security space communications. As global conflicts highlight the need for low-cost, attritable drone swarms, Kratos's target systems represent a major paradigm shift in defense procurement.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a national security technology company specializing in unmanned systems, satellite communications, and microwave electronics for defense and commercial applications. The company focuses on developing disruptive, cost-effective technologies for a range of critical missions, often in niche, high-performance segments. Kratos is a key provider of advanced defense solutions, particularly for drone and space technologies.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$56.19
Market Cap$12.2B
P/E (TTM)372.94
P/E (Forward)59.04
Price/Book3.48
Return on Equity1.2%
Return on Invested Capital2.0%
Debt/Equity5.44
Gross Margin22.9%
Operating Margin1.8%
Revenue Growth22.6%
Free Cash Flow$-107M

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.’s (KTOS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (16), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. in?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).
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