Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) 3-Year RORE % : 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0JS0 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc LTS:0JS0
72 GF Score
Price $49.59
GF Value $28.03
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 3-Year RORE %?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions LTS:0JS0 +4.77% 72 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Aerospace & Defense companies, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks worse than 316455.38% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.

The industry rank for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LTS:0JS0's 3-Year RORE % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 9.565
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year RORE % only.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions  (LTS:0JS0) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % Chart

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
3-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.23 -288.68 10.81 -166.67 105.56

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
3-Year RORE % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -388.89 -1,000.00 350.00 105.56 0.00

LTS:0JS0 vs SARO, PL, LOAR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( - )/( 0.3-0 )
=/0.3
=0.00 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a 3-Year RORE % of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #999999 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #999999 out of 316 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' 3-Year RORE % compare to SARO and PL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions ranks #999999 out of 316 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Kratos Defense & Security Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 9.57. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 9.57, based on 316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 9.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. 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 $28.03, compared to a current price of $49.59 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current 3-Year RORE % is 0.00 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 $49.59 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.03. GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:

  • 3-Year RORE %: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $28.03 vs. price of $49.59 (76.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 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.
72GF Score

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