Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has returned -7.11% so far this year and 137.49% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KTOS has achieved an annualized return of 30.19%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1999, KTOS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +146.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2001 at -69.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, KTOS closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 29, 2000 with a return of +40.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 30, 2001 at -35.0%.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.95%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 08, 1999.

• This stock participated in 167.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 128.27% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

KTOS ranks 85 for risk / return — in the top 85% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was 99.81%, occurring on Jan 26, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. drawdown is 95.53%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.