Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
KTOSIndustrialsNASDAQAerospace & Defense
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Daily timeframeKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company, provides technology, hardware, products, system, and software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets in the United. The company carries a $11.91B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. The company operates through Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems segments.
Market Cap
$11.91B
Beta
1.06
P/E (TTM)
373.47
P/E (Fwd)
59.13
EPS (TTM)
$0.17
EPS (Fwd)
$1.07
ROE
1.2%
ROA
0.6%
Cash
$1.46B
Total Debt
$185.4M
Free CF
-$106.7M
52W Change
62.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. holds $1.46B in cash against $185.4M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow is running at -$106.7M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 1.2%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 0.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $898.3M (2022) to $1.35B (2025), reflecting a 50% increase over the period.
With cash comfortably exceeding debt, KTOS has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. At over 50x earnings, KTOS carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. and its sector.