Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) Tax Rate %: -21.43% (As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0JS0 Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc LTS:0JS0
72 GF Score
Price $54.47
GF Value $28.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Tax Rate %?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions LTS:0JS0 72 Tax Rate % is -21.43% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JS0 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2 Mil. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10 Mil. Therefore, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -21.43%.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Tax Rate % Related Terms

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Tax Rate % Chart

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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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
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

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

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=12/34
=35.29 %

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

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-2.1/9.8
=-21.43 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of -21.43% mean?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0) has a Tax Rate % of -21.43% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Tax Rate % too high?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' current Tax Rate % is -21.43%. 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' Tax Rate % compare to SARO and PL?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' Tax Rate % of -21.43% 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 Tax Rate % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's current Tax Rate % is -21.43%. 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 $28.06, compared to a current price of $54.47 — trading 94.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -21.43%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (LTS:0JS0), the current Tax Rate % is -21.43% 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 $54.47 is trading 94.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.06. GuruFocus considers Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JS0:

  • Tax Rate %: -21.43%
  • GF Value™: $28.06 vs. price of $54.47 (94.1% 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.
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