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

MoatMap's StockRank for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is 14/100, with a Strong Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (34), Value (16), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

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

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. 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 14/100. 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

STRONG SELL

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. · Industrials · United States · $8.9B · Avg Vol: $249M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

270.2x

ROE

1.2%

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%	1.4B	1.7B	2.2B	27.0%
EPS	—	-0.29	-0.07	0.11	0.14	27.3%	0.17	0.20	—	41.2%
Shares	—	126.0M	129.3M	151.1M	168.9M	+34.0%	187.5M	—	—	—
Debt	—	301.8M	321.4M	282.0M	145.8M	-21.5%	185.4M	—	—	—
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%	-40.3M	—	—	—
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)-14.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$49.45

RSI (14)

47.7

52W High

$134.00

From 52W High

0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

2.0%18.8

ROE

1.2%19.7

GP/Assets

13.1%41.2

Op. Margin

1.8%22.0

FCF/Assets

-4.3%14.1

Piotroski

416.1

Int. Cover

4.5x34.4

D/E Ratio

0.05x81.7

Current Ratio

5.63x94.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

270.2x3.6

EV/EBITDA

90.3x4.0

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

2.5x38.9

P/S

6.1x12.1

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

37%6.3

RS 6M

-63%3.7

SMA 50/200

0.70x2.7

EPS Rev 4W

+1.3%91.1

EPS Rev 12W

+1.4%75.3

EPS Improve

+542%95.7

Q Growth

164%90.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$8.9B

P/E (Forward)

42.1x

Gross Margin

22.9%

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)	$8.9B	14	STRONG SELL
AVAV	AeroVironment, Inc.	$7.6B	19	STRONG SELL
PL	Planet Labs PBC	$7.3B	8	STRONG SELL
KRMN	Karman Holdings Inc.	$6.3B	10	STRONG SELL
ARXS	Arxis, Inc.	$17.4B	16	STRONG SELL
BETA	BETA Technologies, Inc.	$4.4B	7	STRONG SELL
LOAR	Loar Holdings Inc.	$6.6B	31	SELL
FLY	Firefly Aerospace Inc.	$3.2B	8	STRONG SELL
MRCY	Mercury Systems, Inc.	$6.2B	33	SELL
VSEC	VSE Corporation	$5.5B	31	SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.6x · Gross margin 28.6%

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

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 14/100 based on Quality (34/100), Value (16/100), and Momentum (43/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$49.45
Market Cap	$8.9B
P/E (TTM)	270.24
P/E (Forward)	42.10
Price/Book	2.52
Return on Equity	1.2%
Return on Invested Capital	2.0%
Debt/Equity	0.05x
Gross Margin	22.9%
Operating Margin	1.8%
Revenue Growth	22.6%
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 14/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (34), Value (16), and Momentum (43) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. have an economic moat?: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a Quality factor score of 34/100. 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 14/100. 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).