KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1KTOS - US50077B2079 - Common Stock
64.02 EUR
+2.18 (+3.53%)
Overall 1KTOS gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated 1KTOS against 47 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. While 1KTOS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 1KTOS is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1KTOS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1KTOS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In multiple years 1KTOS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years 1KTOS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1KTOS has a worse Return On Assets (0.83%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 1.01%, 1KTOS is not doing good in the industry: 78.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1KTOS has a worse Return On Invested Capital (0.85%) than 84.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1KTOS is significantly below the industry average of 9.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 1.01% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% |
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)-1.22%
ROE(5y)0.95%
ROIC(3y)1.19%
ROIC(5y)1.39%
1.3 Margins
1KTOS has a Profit Margin of 1.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1KTOS underperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
1KTOS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 1.89%, 1KTOS is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1KTOS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1KTOS has a Gross Margin of 22.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1KTOS underperforms 62.00% of its industry peers.
1KTOS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.56% | ||
| GM | 22.91% |
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-12.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1KTOS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1KTOS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
1KTOS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1KTOS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1KTOS has an Altman-Z score of 17.85. This indicates that 1KTOS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1KTOS has a better Altman-Z score (17.85) than 98.00% of its industry peers.
1KTOS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1KTOS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. 1KTOS outperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.85 |
ROIC/WACC0.09
WACC9.66%
2.3 Liquidity
1KTOS has a Current Ratio of 4.30. This indicates that 1KTOS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
1KTOS has a better Current ratio (4.30) than 98.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.68 indicates that 1KTOS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
1KTOS's Quick ratio of 3.68 is amongst the best of the industry. 1KTOS outperforms 98.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.17% over the past year.
1KTOS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.58% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 14.00% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.17%
EPS 3Y15.26%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%25.99%
3.2 Future
1KTOS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.95% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1KTOS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
EPS Next 5Y30.95%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 148.88, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1KTOS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1KTOS is valued a bit more expensive than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. 1KTOS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 96.90, 1KTOS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1KTOS is valued expensively inside the industry as 80.00% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1KTOS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say 1KTOS is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 148.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 96.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1KTOS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. 1KTOS is more expensive than 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 177.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1KTOS's earnings are expected to grow with 30.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)13.49
PEG (5Y)19.63
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1KTOS does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BIT:1KTOS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
64.02
+2.18 (+3.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.81B
Revenue(TTM)1.28B
Net Income(TTM)20.00M
Analysts83.48
Price Target85.85 (34.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.02%
Min EPS beat(2)10.18%
Max EPS beat(2)15.86%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.67%
Min EPS beat(4)10.18%
Max EPS beat(4)26.87%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)39.86%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)35.51%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)42.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.68%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.68%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.32%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.27%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.21%
PT rev (1m)10.23%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 148.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 96.9 | ||
| P/S | 9.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 6.39 | ||
| P/tB | 9.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 177.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.43
EY0.67%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY1.03%
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.04
OCFYN/A
SpS6.5
BVpS10.02
TBVpS6.72
PEG (NY)13.49
PEG (5Y)19.63
Graham Number9.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.83% | ||
| ROE | 1.01% | ||
| ROCE | 1.14% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.16% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.99% | ||
| OM | 1.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.56% | ||
| GM | 22.91% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.7%
ROA(5y)0.58%
ROE(3y)-1.22%
ROE(5y)0.95%
ROIC(3y)1.19%
ROIC(5y)1.39%
ROICexc(3y)1.36%
ROICexc(5y)1.74%
ROICexgc(3y)2.64%
ROICexgc(5y)3.55%
ROCE(3y)1.59%
ROCE(5y)1.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.92%
OM growth 3Y-7.51%
OM growth 5Y-12.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-3.81%
GM growth 3Y-3.05%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 190.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.59% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 17.85 |
F-Score4
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC0.09
Cap/Depr(3y)150.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)155.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.17%
EPS 3Y15.26%
EPS 5Y7.58%
EPS Q2Q%27.27%
EPS Next Y11.04%
EPS Next 2Y25.66%
EPS Next 3Y30.91%
EPS Next 5Y30.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14%
Revenue growth 3Y11.88%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%25.99%
Revenue Next Year16.41%
Revenue Next 2Y18.26%
Revenue Next 3Y19.55%
Revenue Next 5Y17.43%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.55%
EBIT growth 3Y3.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.4%
EBIT Next Year288.37%
EBIT Next 3Y94.44%
EBIT Next 5Y59.75%
FCF growth 1Y-139.23%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-282.98%
OCF growth 3Y17.29%
OCF growth 5Y10.62%
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY / 1KTOS.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to 1KTOS.MI.
Can you provide the valuation status for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1KTOS stock?
KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the valuation of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI) is 148.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.39.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1KTOS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRATOS DEFENSE & SECURITY (1KTOS.MI) is expected to grow by 11.04% in the next year.