What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s (KTOS) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (33), Value (16), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 financial 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 11/100. 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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KTOS

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $9.8B · Avg Vol: $172M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

281.3x

ROE

1.1%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	—	898.3M	1.0B	1.1B	1.3B	14.5%	1.5B	1.8B	2.2B	28.3%
EPS	—	-0.29	-0.07	0.11	0.14	27.3%	0.17	0.21	—	48.6%
Shares	—	126.0M	129.3M	151.1M	168.9M	+34.0%	187.7M	—	—	—
Debt	—	301.8M	321.4M	282.0M	145.8M	-21.5%	193.6M	—	—	—
Equity	—	936.3M	976.0M	1.4B	2.0B	28.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	35.3M	-25.7M	65.2M	49.7M	-42.1M	12.1%	-39.6M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	-177.4M	-43.8M	-69.7M	-88.3M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-63.3M	-30.7M	277.6M	360.7M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+6.5%

SMA 50SMA 200

$46.74

RSI (14)

14.2

52W High

$134.00

From 52W High

0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.8%17.0

ROE

1.1%19.3

GP/Assets

14.2%40.5

Op. Margin

-0.2%15.4

FCF/Assets

-5.2%13.6

Piotroski

416.8

Int. Cover

4.5x35.8

D/E Ratio

0.06x80.4

Current Ratio

5.54x94.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

281.3x2.6

EV/EBITDA

89.5x4.5

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.6x39.0

P/S

5.9x13.7

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

35%4.3

RS 6M

-61%3.3

SMA 50/200

0.73x5.3

EPS Rev 4W

+2.4%62.2

EPS Rev 12W

+4.1%81.5

EPS Improve

+557%95.1

Q Growth

52%71.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$9.8B

P/E (Forward)

42.8x

Gross Margin

23.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KTOS are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
KTOS	Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.(you)	$9.8B	11	Strong Sell
AVAV	AeroVironment, Inc.	$7.5B	6	Strong Sell
PL	Planet Labs PBC	$7.1B	7	Strong Sell
KRMN	Karman Holdings Inc.	$6.0B	14	Strong Sell
ACHR	Archer Aviation Inc.	$4.4B	9	Strong Sell
BETA	BETA Technologies, Inc.	$4.9B	5	Strong Sell
BWXT	BWX Technologies, Inc.	$14.0B	26	Sell
ARXS	Arxis, Inc.	$22.6B	19	Strong Sell
MRCY	Mercury Systems, Inc.	$5.3B	24	Sell
FTAI	FTAI Aviation Ltd.	$20.0B	23	Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.3%

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

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (33/100), Value (16/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$46.74
Market Cap	$9.8B
P/E (TTM)	281.29
P/E (Forward)	42.80
Price/Book	2.62
Return on Equity	1.1%
Return on Invested Capital	1.8%
Debt/Equity	0.06x
Gross Margin	23.0%
Operating Margin	-0.2%
Revenue Growth	30.5%
Free Cash Flow	$-129M

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 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (33), Value (16), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 11/100. 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).