KBR INC (KBR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KBR • US48242W1062
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This KBR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KBR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KBR had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KBR had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KBR 4 years were profitable.
- KBR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.30%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Return On Equity of 27.61% is amongst the best of the industry. KBR outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.55%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBR outperforms 60.47% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBR is below the industry average of 13.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% |
ROA(3y)2.39%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)11.42%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.30%, KBR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KBR (7.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KBR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 14.67%, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 80.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 14.67% |
OM growth 3Y5.48%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y22.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y5.04%
2. KBR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBR is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- KBR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- KBR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KBR has an Altman-Z score of 2.47. This is not the best score and indicates that KBR is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KBR has a Altman-Z score (2.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KBR is 5.39, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KBR, 5.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KBR has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.69 is on the high side and indicates that KBR has dependencies on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.69, KBR is not doing good in the industry: 79.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
- KBR has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KBR (1.22) is worse than 63.95% of its industry peers.
- KBR has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that KBR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KBR (1.22) is worse than 63.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. KBR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.42% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.05%.
- KBR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y12.76%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%8.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.71% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. KBR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.62 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
- 81.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, KBR is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.10 indicates a reasonable valuation of KBR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBR is valued cheaper than 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. KBR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBR is valued a bit cheaper than 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KBR is cheaper than 80.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBR may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
5. KBR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KBR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%.
- KBR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KBR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KBR grows each year by 14.80%, which is quite nice.
- KBR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- KBR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
5.3 Sustainability
- KBR pays out 20.24% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KBR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.24%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
KBR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.5
-0.8 (-2.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners99.83%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change3.34%
Market Cap4.74B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)415.00M
Analysts76.92
Price Target53.81 (43.49%)
Short Float %3.58%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
DP20.24%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years17
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.51%
Min EPS beat(2)3.3%
Max EPS beat(2)5.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.88%
Min EPS beat(4)1.92%
Max EPS beat(4)12.56%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)5.67%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.06%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.05 | ||
| P/B | 3.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.51 |
EPS(TTM)3.9
EY10.4%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY10.99%
FCF(TTM)3.81
FCFY10.16%
OCF(TTM)4.14
OCFY11.05%
SpS61.86
BVpS11.88
TBVpS-15.03
PEG (NY)1.7
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number32.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.3% | ||
| ROE | 27.61% | ||
| ROCE | 11.46% | ||
| ROIC | 8.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.52% | ||
| ROICexgc | 42.19% | ||
| OM | 7.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.3% | ||
| GM | 14.67% | ||
| FCFM | 6.16% |
ROA(3y)2.39%
ROA(5y)2.2%
ROE(3y)11.42%
ROE(5y)9.51%
ROIC(3y)8.72%
ROIC(5y)8.28%
ROICexc(3y)9.51%
ROICexc(5y)9.08%
ROICexgc(3y)38.84%
ROICexgc(5y)38.24%
ROCE(3y)11.69%
ROCE(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.84%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.29%
OM growth 3Y5.48%
OM growth 5Y4.91%
PM growth 3Y22.79%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.4%
GM growth 5Y5.04%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.69 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.39 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 24.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.78% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.47 |
F-Score8
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)34.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.42%
EPS 3Y12.76%
EPS 5Y17.65%
EPS Q2Q%8.79%
EPS Next Y5.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.7%
EPS Next 3Y8.78%
EPS Next 5Y13.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y5.86%
Revenue growth 5Y6.19%
Sales Q2Q%-11.17%
Revenue Next Year2.67%
Revenue Next 2Y3.88%
Revenue Next 3Y4.29%
Revenue Next 5Y6.55%
EBIT growth 1Y3.51%
EBIT growth 3Y11.66%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year23.99%
EBIT Next 3Y9.76%
EBIT Next 5Y10.23%
FCF growth 1Y25.19%
FCF growth 3Y14.04%
FCF growth 5Y6.79%
OCF growth 1Y19.91%
OCF growth 3Y9.79%
OCF growth 5Y7.38%
KBR INC / KBR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBR.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KBR INC (KBR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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KBR INC (KBR) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KBR INC (KBR) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KBR INC (KBR) is 9.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.16.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KBR INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KBR INC (KBR) is expected to grow by 5.66% in the next year.