Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) Pre-Tax Income: $41 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0JS0 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc LTS:0JS0
63 GF Score
Price $63.93
GF Value $33.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Pre-Tax Income?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions LTS:0JS0 +1.62% 63 Pre-Tax Income is $41 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's pretax income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $41 Mil. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's pretax margin was 1.53%.

During the past 13 years, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's highest Pretax Margin was 2.68%. The lowest was -9.56%. And the median was 0.99%.


Kratos Defense & Security Solutions  (LTS:0JS0) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=7/458.8
=1.53%

During the past 13 years, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's highest Pretax Margin was 2.68%. The lowest was -9.56%. And the median was 0.99%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pre-Tax Income can be seen below:

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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LTS:0JS0 vs HXL, SARO, AVAV: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=27.7+0.4+-9.6+15.5+0
=34

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-0.8+-2.4+0+0+10.2
=7

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $41 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of $41 Mil mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a Pre-Tax Income of $41 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current Pre-Tax Income is $41 Mil. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Pre-Tax Income compare to HXL and SARO?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Pre-Tax Income of $41 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Pre-Tax Income is $41 Mil. 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 $63.93 — trading 93.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $41 Mil. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current Pre-Tax Income is $41 Mil as of Jun. 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 $63.93 is trading 93.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.02. GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:

  • Pre-Tax Income: $41 Mil
  • GF Value™: $33.02 vs. price of $63.93 (93.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Address 1 Chisholm Trail, Suite 300, Round Rock, TX, USA, 78681
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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