KBR (STU:K6B) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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STU:K6B KBR Inc STU:K6B
70 GF Score
Price €31.56
GF Value €58.44
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is KBR Moat Score?

KBR STU:K6B +0.67% 70 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:K6B with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.44 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,841 Construction companies, KBR ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

KBR has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

KBR has Narrow Moat: KBR Inc benefits from a solid narrow moat due to its established market position in engineering and construction services. It has some customer switching costs and a decent distribution network, but lacks significant intellectual property or strong brand loyalty to elevate it to a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes KBR might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

KBR  (STU:K6B) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

KBR Moat Score Related Terms

STU:K6B vs TPC, PRIM, EXPO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, KBR's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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.

KBR Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, KBR's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KBR's Moat Score falls into.


STU:K6B
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
KBR (STU:K6B) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, KBR ranks #43 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is KBR's Moat Score too high?
KBR's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, KBR ranks #43 out of 1841 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KBR has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KBR's Moat Score compare to TPC and PRIM?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, KBR ranks #43 out of 1841 companies for Moat Score. This places KBR in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. KBR's current Moat Score is 5. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KBR stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KBR (STU:K6B) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.44, compared to a current price of €31.56 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. KBR's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KBR (STU:K6B), the current Moat Score is 5 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 KBR (STU:K6B) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KBR stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €31.56 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €58.44. GuruFocus considers KBR to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:K6B:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €58.44 vs. price of €31.56 (46% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:K6B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KBR Business Description

Other Exchanges KBR:USA0JPN:UK
Address 601 Jefferson Street, Suite 3400, Houston, TX, USA, 77002
KBR, formerly Kellogg Brown & Root, is a global provider of technology, integrated engineering, procurement, and construction delivery, and operations and maintenance services. The company's business is organized into two segments: mission technology solutions and sustainable technology solutions. KBR has operations in over 30 countries and employs approximately 36,000 people. The firm generated $7.8 billion in revenue in 2025.
70GF Score

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