Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) Research & Development: $41 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0JS0 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc LTS:0JS0
77 GF Score
Price $46.44
GF Value $28.17
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Research & Development?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions LTS:0JS0 -4.74% 77 Research & Development is $41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $41 Mil.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions  (LTS:0JS0) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Research & Development Historical Data

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Research & Development Chart

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Annual Data
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Quarterly Data
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $41 Mil mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a Research & Development of $41 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Research & Development too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current Research & Development is $41 Mil. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Research & Development compare to HII and MOG.A?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Research & Development 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 Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Research & Development 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 $28.17, compared to a current price of $46.44 — trading 64.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $41 Mil. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current Research & Development is $41 Mil 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 $46.44 is trading 64.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.17. GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:

  • Research & Development: $41 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.17 vs. price of $46.44 (64.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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