KTOS:NGS-Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Aerospace & Defense | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 18.19

Change

+0.37 (+2.08)%

Market Cap

USD 0.42B

Volume

0.89M

Analyst Target

USD 21.22
Analyst Rating

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About

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc is a technology, intellectual property and proprietary product and solution company focused on the U.S. and its allies' national security.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -10.35% 43% F 37% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -10.35% 43% F 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 39.92% 67% D+ 84% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 39.92% 67% D+ 84% B
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 13.47% 43% F 64% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 13.47% 43% F 58% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.26% 65% D 74% C
Dividend Return 14.26% 65% D 73% C
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 133.49% 14% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 10.68% 57% F 50% F
Market Capitalization 0.42B 84% B 85% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Aerospace & Defense) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 26.52 52% 35%
Price/Book Ratio 2.80 52% 36%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 43.36 27% 6%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 37.77 13% 6%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.23% 71% 59%
Return on Invested Capital 1.97% 70% 63%
Return on Assets 1.27% 69% 71%
Debt to Equity Ratio 22.47% 30% 58%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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.

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector