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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JS0'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.39 Med: 4.35 Max: 12.33
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions was 12.33. The lowest was 2.39. And the median was 4.35.
LTS:0JS0's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 70.26% of 195
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.8
vs LTS:0JS0: 4.40
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
53.76356
/
12.122486575064
=
4.44
* 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.
* 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 HXL, SARO, AVAV: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.22 mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.22 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #137 out of 195 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.22. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 2.80. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' value of $12.22 is 336.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #137 out of 195 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to HXL and SARO?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #137 out of 195 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 2.80. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' value of $12.22 is 336.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.80, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $12.22 is 336.4% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 2.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.22. 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 $33.02, compared to a current price of $53.76 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.22 and 336.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.80. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $12.22 as of Aug. 25, 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 $53.76 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.02.
GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $12.22
GF Value™: $33.02 vs. price of $53.76 (62.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 336.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#137 of 195)
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 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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