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.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
KTOSIndustrials · Aerospace & Defense · NASDAQ
$42.36
P/E 369.1×
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
Investor model analysis
Details lockedAt $42.36, 4 of 4 frameworks say Avoid
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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.
| Insider | Action | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lund Deanna HEVP & CFO | Sell | 4,100 | $199K | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Lund Deanna HEVP & CFO | Sell | 2,900 | $142K | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Mendoza MarieSVP & General Counsel | Sell | 1,000 | $49K | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Carrai Phillip DPresident, STC Division | Sell | 2,700 | $128K | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Carrai Phillip DPresident, STC Division | Sell | 3,380 | $163K | Sep 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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| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Margin | 1.6% | 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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