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Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Undervalued? Valuation & Fair Price

At $42.36, 4 of the 4 frameworks would pass on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. today — Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch, and Phil Town (Rule #1) rate it Avoid. Each model calculates its own fair value and margin of safety; create a free account to see the exact buy price behind every verdict.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

KTOS

Industrials · Aerospace & Defense · NASDAQ

$42.36

P/E 369.1×

CEO

Eric DeMarco

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Aerospace & Defense

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. primarily functions as a contractor for the United States Department of Defense. Its business operations are organized into two distinct divisions: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including advanced microwave electronics, solutions for space and satellite communications, specialized training and cybersecurity/warfare capabilities, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and modular systems, cutting-edge turbine technologies, and essential defense and rocket support services. Meanwhile, the Unmanned Systems division is dedicated to developing and supplying autonomous platforms, specifically unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems. Kratos caters to an extensive client base, which includes various national security organizations, the DoD, intelligence and classified agencies, international government bodies, and both domestic and global commercial enterprises. The company was established in 1994 and its corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California.

Investor scorecard

How the four investors rate Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

4 of 4 frameworks urge caution

Warren Buffett
6%Avoid
Benjamin Graham
50%Avoid
Peter Lynch
33%Avoid
Phil Town (Rule #1)
18%Avoid

Investor model analysis

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At $42.36, 4 of 4 frameworks say Avoid

Business Quality26/100

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Insider & congress activity

Are insiders buying KTOS?

Over recent SEC Form 4 filings, KTOS insiders bought $0 and sold $33.7M of stock across 87 open-market trades. Insiders sell for many reasons, but they buy for one.

Bought $0Sold $33.7M
Recent open-market insider trades for KTOS
InsiderActionSharesValueDate
Lund Deanna HEVP & CFOSell4,100$199KSep 21, 2026
Lund Deanna HEVP & CFOSell2,900$142KSep 21, 2026
Mendoza MarieSVP & General CounselSell1,000$49KSep 15, 2026
Carrai Phillip DPresident, STC DivisionSell2,700$128KSep 15, 2026
Carrai Phillip DPresident, STC DivisionSell3,380$163KSep 15, 2026

Members of Congress have also reported 24 trades in KTOS. See the full insider & congress timeline.

Source: SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys & sells only. Not investment advice.

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Scenario analysis

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Company financials

5-Year Financials

Income statement highlights — annual, USD

Metric20252024202320222021
Revenue$1.3B
$1.1B
$1.0B
$898M
$812M
Rev. Growth+18.5%+9.6%+15.5%+10.7%—
Net Income$22M$16M-$9M-$37M-$2M
Net Margin1.6%1.4%-0.9%-4.1%-0.2%
EPS (Diluted)$0.13$0.11$-0.07$-0.29$-0.02
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Data as of Sep 27, 2026. Sourced from SEC filings & Financial Modeling Prep.

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Analysis, scores, valuations, and buy zones are derived from publicly documented investor frameworks (Buffett, Lynch, Benjamin Graham, Phil Town) for learning purposes only. They are not recommendations from licensed financial advisors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Prices may be delayed up to 15 minutes. Always conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.