- ISIN
- US50077B2079
- CUSIP
- 50077B207
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- IPO Date
- Nov 5, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $8.74B
- Enterprise Value
- $7.48B
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.17
- PE Ratio
- 277.65
- PEG Ratio
- 3.22
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.42B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $259.40M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $78.30M
- Year Range
- $43.09 - $134.00
- Target Price
- $112.91
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.73%
- ROE (TTM)
- 0.86%
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 4M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $177.61M
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Performance
KTOS Performance Chart
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is down 38.6% since the beginning of the year. At $47 per share, KTOS is trading 65.2% below its 52-week high of $134. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KTOS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,713.
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Returns By Period
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has returned -38.61% so far this year and -17.83% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KTOS has achieved an annualized return of 26.65%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.26% per year.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- 1D
- 0.93%
- 1M
- -15.81%
- 6M
- -54.76%
- YTD
- -38.61%
- 1Y
- -17.83%
- 3Y*
- 45.72%
- 5Y*
- 11.37%
- 10Y*
- 26.65%
- ALL TIME*
- -4.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
KTOS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1999, KTOS's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.
Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Nov 1999 with a return of +260.0%, 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 Nov 5, 1999 with a return of +313.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 30, 2001 at -35.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35.70% | -16.34% | -18.18% | -10.58% | 1.71% | -22.25% | -6.54% | -38.61% | |||||
| 2025 | 26.50% | -20.92% | 12.50% | 13.79% | 9.19% | 25.91% | 26.37% | 12.16% | 38.78% | -0.84% | -16.00% | -0.25% | 187.76% |
| 2024 | -16.56% | 7.74% | 0.77% | -3.05% | 22.00% | -7.96% | 12.64% | 1.77% | 1.57% | -2.49% | 19.23% | -2.62% | 30.01% |
| 2023 | 10.95% | 10.48% | 6.56% | -4.30% | 1.86% | 9.13% | 5.23% | 6.63% | -6.65% | 13.52% | 11.73% | 6.51% | 96.61% |
| 2022 | -13.61% | 24.82% | -2.10% | -25.93% | -4.94% | -3.74% | 3.67% | -12.86% | -18.98% | 9.06% | -14.08% | 8.40% | -46.80% |
| 2021 | -3.24% | 3.62% | -0.80% | -1.98% | -6.47% | 13.91% | -4.53% | -9.12% | -9.75% | -4.12% | -7.85% | -1.57% | -29.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.42%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 05, 1999.
- This stock participated in 171.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 152.61% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.06 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.
- Alpha
- 13.42%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 152.61%
- Downside Capture
- 171.39%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KTOS ranks 33 for risk / return — above 33% of stocks peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is below the peer median.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KTOS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.71 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.93 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.01 | 1.25 | -0.25 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.31 | 2.00 | -2.31 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.55 | 8.49 | -9.04 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
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 97.05%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-99.81%Jan 2016 | 15y 10mo | — | 26y 5moMar 2000 - now | — |
-40.08%Dec 1999 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 8d | 2mo 26dNov 1999 - Feb 2000 | — |
-16.29%Mar 2000 | 1d | 2d | 2dMar 2000 - Mar 2000 | Dot-com crash2000–2002 |
-9.28%Feb 2000 | 5d | 7d | 12dFeb 2000 - Feb 2000 | — |
-8.33%Feb 2000 | 3d | 1d | 4dFeb 2000 - Feb 2000 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| KTOS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.81% | -56.78% | -43.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -66.43% | -9.10% | -57.33% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -66.43% | -18.90% | -47.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -66.58% | -25.43% | -41.15% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -72.74% | -33.92% | -38.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -97.05% | -1.58% | -95.47% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -95.93% | -10.70% | -85.23% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 37.39% | 2.14% | +35.25% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
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.
Valuation
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.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KTOS, comparing it with other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, KTOS has a P/E ratio of 277.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KTOS compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. KTOS currently has a PEG ratio of 3.2. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KTOS relative to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, KTOS has a P/S ratio of 5.8. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KTOS in comparison with other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently, KTOS has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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