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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) Stock

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS), a prominent company in the industrials sector within the aerospace & defense industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $90.42. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $22.69 and $112.57. This places the current price at 80.3% of its 52-week high and 298.5% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 502,680. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 54.29, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $81.16 by 11.41%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $49.59 by 82.34%. The MACD histogram is -1.05, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: 1.82, Signal Line: 2.87). There are currently 2 active alerts set for KTOS by users.

52-Week Range

$112.57 - $22.69

-19.68% from high · +298.50% from low

Avg Daily Volume

4,237,041

20-day average

100-day avg: 4,625,159

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

906.80

Above market average

Forward P/E

188.68

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

34.12

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

8.18

EV/EBITDA

178.78

EPS (TTM)

$0.10

Price to Sales

12.69

Beta

1.12

Similar volatility to market

How is KTOS valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades at a P/E ratio of 906.80, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 188.68 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 34.12 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is KTOS's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.12, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 8.18 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

1.20%

Operating Margin

1.05%

EBITDA

$66.50M

Return on Equity

0.88%

Return on Assets

0.66%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

17.10%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-62.80%

How profitable and efficient is KTOS's business model?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions achieves a profit margin of 1.20%, meaning it retains $1.20 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 1.05% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 0.88% and ROA at 0.66%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are KTOS's recent growth trends?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's revenue grew by 17.10% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 62.80% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$15.4B

Revenue (TTM)

$1.21B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$7.92

Shares Outstanding

168.79M

Book Value/Share

$11.63

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is KTOS's market capitalization and position?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a market capitalization of $15.4B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 168.79M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does KTOS's price compare to its book value?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's book value per share is $11.63, while the current stock price is $90.42, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 7.77. This high P/B ratio indicates significant intangible assets, strong brand value, or high growth expectations. Technology and consumer brand companies often trade at elevated P/B ratios due to intellectual property and competitive advantages not reflected on the balance sheet. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$93.07

2.93% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

2

Buy

10

Hold

2

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for KTOS?
14 analysts cover KTOS with 86% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $93.07 implies 2.9% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on KTOS?
Current analyst recommendations:2 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 2 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Oct 28, 2025, 10:50 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

54.29

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$81.16

11.41% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$49.59

82.34% above MA-200

MACD Line

1.82

MACD Signal

2.87

MACD Histogram

-1.05

Bearish

What does KTOS's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for KTOS is currently 54.29, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
How should traders interpret KTOS's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 1.82 below the signal line at 2.87, with histogram at -1.05. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The wide histogram confirms strong momentum. The 50-day MA ($81.16) is above the 200-day MA ($49.59), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Oct 30, 2025, 12:35 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price falls below
Threshold
$80.00
Created
Oct 29, 2025, 03:58 PM
Alert Condition
Forward P/E falls below
Threshold
150 x
Created
Oct 28, 2025, 04:00 PM

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