Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23)
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems. The company has two segments; The Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) segmen...
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 281.67 (historical range: 222.85–1079.75, median: 347.76), placing it at the 23th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 5.85 (range: 2.98–16.81, 39th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 555.09 (range: 75.41–1031.10, 68th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 43% over the observed period (from an average of 379.3 to 541.3).
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 281.67 | 222.85 | 347.76 | 1079.75 | 23th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 5.85 | 2.98 | 6.72 | 16.81 | 39th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 555.09 | 75.41 | 247.16 | 1031.10 | 68th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27th | above its historical average |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Valuation & P/E History
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts industry currently trading at $46.22 with a market capitalization of $8.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for KTOS based on 500 data points covering 2024-09-25 to 2026-09-23. The P/E ratio of 281.67 is below the historical median of 347.76, placing KTOS at the 23th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 5.85 compares to a median of 6.72.
KTOS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether KTOS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests KTOS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is KTOS Overvalued or Undervalued?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 43 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive KTOS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full KTOS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.KTOS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.