KTOS:NSD-Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Aerospace & Defense |

Last Closing

USD 36.29

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Market Cap

USD 4.25B

Volume

2.30M

Analyst Target

USD 21.22
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About

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company, provides technology, products, and system and software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets in the United States, other North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Internationally. The company operates in two segments, Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. It offers ground systems for satellites and space vehicles, including software for command and control, telemetry, and tracking and control; jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles, and rocket systems; propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, spacecraft, and launch systems; command, control, communication, computing, combat, and intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance; and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, and satellite; and counter unmanned aircraft systems, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual and augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. The company primarily serves national security-related agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence and classified agencies, international government agencies, and commercial customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 37.57% 81% B- 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 37.57% 81% B- 93% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 95.74% 74% C 94% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 95.74% 74% C 94% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 143.23% 43% F 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 143.23% 43% F 83% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 58.67% 94% A 90% A-
Dividend Return 58.67% 94% A 90% A-
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 256.57% 11% F 9% A-
Risk Adjusted Return 22.87% 54% F 58% F
Market Capitalization 4.25B 85% B 88% B+

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.