Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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LTS:0JS0 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc LTS:0JS0
73 GF Score
Price $46.78
GF Value $28.28
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Profitability Rank?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions LTS:0JS0 -0.62% 73 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.78%. As of today, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Profitability Rank Related Terms


LTS:0JS0 vs SARO, PL, LOAR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.6 / 371
=1.78 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Profitability Rank too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Profitability Rank compare to SARO and PL?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 3.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 $28.28, compared to a current price of $46.78 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current Profitability Rank is 3 as of Mar. 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 $46.78 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.28. GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $28.28 vs. price of $46.78 (65.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 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.
73GF Score

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