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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions EV-to-EBITDA?
Kratos Defense & Security SolutionsLTS:0JS0 -5.99%74 EV-to-EBITDA is 68.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 47.48. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks worse than 87.17% on this metric.
LTS:0JS0'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -252.04 Med: 47.48 Max: 2348.12
Current: 68.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions was 2348.12. The lowest was -252.04. And the median was 47.48.
LTS:0JS0's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 87.17% of 265
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 21.44
vs LTS:0JS0: 68.61
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's share price for today is $47.07.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.170.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTS:0JS0 vs SARO, PL, LOAR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions EV-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Enterprise Value is $7,527 Mil.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $110 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 68.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. This is 45% above median its historical median of 47.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #231 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current EV-to-EBITDA of 68.61 is 45% above median its 10-year median of 47.48. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.44. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' value of 68.61 is 220% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #231 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SARO and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #231 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.44. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' value of 68.61 is 220% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 47.48 vs. the industry median of 21.44, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 21.44, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA of 68.61 is 220% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 21.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current EV-to-EBITDA is 68.61, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 47.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.52, compared to a current price of $47.07 — trading 65% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 68.61, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 47.48 and 220% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 21.44. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 68.61 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.07 is trading 65% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.52.
GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:
EV-to-EBITDA: 68.61 (45% above median its 10-year median of 47.48)
GF Value™: $28.52 vs. price of $47.07 (65% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#231 of 265)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JS0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Business Description
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems. The company has two segments; The Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) segment is comprised of an aggregation of KGS operating segments, including its microwave electronic products, space, training, and cybersecurity, C5ISR/modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services operating segments and The Unmanned Systems segment consists of unmanned aerial, unmanned ground, unmanned seaborne and related command, control, and communications system businesses. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Kratos Government Solutions segment.
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