KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 2, 2025, the KTOS stock has a PE ratio of 283.27. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.11 and the stock price of $31.16 per share.
KTOS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions over the last ten years is 163.03. The current 283.27 P/E ratio is 74% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KTOS's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2019 quarter at 521, with a price of $15.63 and an EPS of $0.03. The Jun 2016 quarter marked the lowest point at 12.06, with a price of $3.98 and an EPS of $0.33.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -74.16% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 241.09 | N/A | $26.52 | $0.11 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $20.29 | -$0.07 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.44 | -$0.29 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $19.84 | -$0.02 |
| 2020 | 38.26 | -74.16% | $26.4 | $0.69 |
| 2019 | 148.08 | N/A | $17.77 | $0.12 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $13.75 | -$0.03 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $10.59 | -$0.48 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $7.51 | -$0.99 |
| 2015 | 12.24 | N/A | $4.16 | $0.34 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $5.1 | -$1.35 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $7.17 | -$0.65 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $4.8 | -$2.44 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $6.19 | -$0.88 |
| 2010 | 14.16 | N/A | $12.32 | $0.87 |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 241.09 | 3.52% | $26.52 | $0.11 |
| Sep 2024 | 232.9 | -18.53% | $23.29 | $0.1 |
| Jun 2024 | 285.86 | N/A | $20.01 | $0.07 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $18.38 | $0 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $20.29 | -$0.07 |
| Oct 2023 | N/A | N/A | $15.02 | -$0.14 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $13.87 | -$0.19 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $13.29 | -$0.21 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.44 | -$0.29 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $11.25 | -$0.24 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $14.21 | -$0.2 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $20.96 | -$0.15 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $19.84 | -$0.02 |
| Sep 2021 | 32.99 | -12.77% | $22.76 | $0.69 |
| Jun 2021 | 37.82 | 3.19% | $27.61 | $0.73 |
KTOS average PE ratio chart
KTOS's current PE ratio is higher than the 5 and 10-year averages.
KTOS PE vs peers
KTOS's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks LMT and GD. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current PE ratio of 283.27 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 18.57.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAIC Science Applications International Corp | 16 | $5.52B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 18.04 | $74.14B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 19.99 | $74.63B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 20.23 | $106.6B |
| VSEC Vse Corp | 144.55 | $2.56B |
| KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc | 283.27 | $4.76B |
| BA Boeing Co | N/A | $126.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's PE ratio?
KTOS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 283.27 as of Apr 2, 2025.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for KTOS stock is 195.04.
What is the highest PE ratio for KTOS?
Over the last ten years, the Mar 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 521.
How does the current PE ratio for KTOS compare to its historical average?
KTOS's current price to earnings ratio is 74% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's PE ratio so high?
KTOS's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is KTOS's PE ratio calculated (Kratos Defense & Security Solutions PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's share price is $31.16. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.11. Therefore, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's PE ratio for today is 283.27. PE RATIO(283.27) = STOCK PRICE($31.16) / TTM EPS($0.11)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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