Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is down 32.7% since the beginning of the year. At $51 per share, KTOS is trading 61.9% 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 $1,901.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has returned -32.70% so far this year and 18.51% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KTOS has achieved an annualized return of 29.08%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 1999, KTOS's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.90%. 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%.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 13.80%, 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 170.13% 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.

KTOS ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

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 96.76%.

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.