Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s cash flows over 5 years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from 23.3% to 12.1% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 121, DPO 30, DIO 67). At a 8.4% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (123% of enterprise value) is derived by applying the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple of 23.4x to Year 6 EBITDA. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $17.12 per share, suggesting KTOS is overvalued by 70.1% at the current price of $57.33.
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| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
| (−) Net Interest | 30 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 60 |
| (+) D&A | 60 | 69 | 83 | 100 | 120 | 123 |
| EBITDA | 100 | 119 | 142 | 169 | 198 | 203 |
| (−) Tax | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | — |
| (−) CapEx | 93 | 115 | 137 | 159 | 179 | — |
| (−) ΔWC | 100 | 157 | 159 | 165 | 141 | — |
| Free Cash Flow (FCF) | -98 | -159 | -161 | -164 | -131 | — |
| Peers' EBITDA Multiple | 23.4x | |||||
| Terminal Value | 4,741 | |||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 8.43% | |||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | -94 | -141 | -131 | -123 | -91 | 3,163 |
| Enterprise Value | 2,582 | |||||
| Projection Period | -581 | -22.5% | ||||
| Terminal Value | 3,163 | 122.5% | ||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | (381) | |||||
| Equity Value | 2,963 | |||||
| (÷) Outstanding Shares | 173M | |||||
| Fair Price | $17 | -70.1% | ||||
| WACC \ EV/EBITDA Exit Multiple | 19.4x | 21.4x | 23.4x | 25.4x | 27.4x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4% | $15 | $17 | $19 | $20 | $22 |
| 7.4% | $15 | $16 | $18 | $20 | $21 |
| 8.4% | $14 | $16 | $17 | $19 | $20 |
| 9.4% | $13 | $15 | $16 | $18 | $19 |
| 10.4% | $13 | $14 | $16 | $17 | $19 |
Current price: $57.33. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Based on default parameters
Using an unlevered Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) model, we project Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s cash flows over 10 years with analyst estimates for the first 3–5 years, fading toward long-term GDP growth for the remaining years with line-by-line expense modeling. Revenue is projected revenue growing from 23.3% to 4.8% annually, with expenses (COGS, SG&A, R&D) held at historical ratios. Depreciation is computed from a vintage matrix based on a 5-year useful life. Working capital is modeled using historical turnover days (DSO 121, DPO 30, DIO 67). At a 8.4% WACC with mid-year discounting, the terminal value (131% of enterprise value) is derived by applying the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple of 23.4x to Year 11 EBITDA. After subtracting net debt, the equity value implies a fair price of $17.86 per share, suggesting KTOS is overvalued by 68.8% at the current price of $57.33.
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| 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 | 2035 | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profit Before Tax | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| (−) Net Interest | 30 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 58 | 65 | 72 | 78 | 83 | 87 | 89 |
| (+) D&A | 60 | 69 | 83 | 100 | 120 | 137 | 158 | 179 | 199 | 218 | 223 |
| EBITDA | 100 | 119 | 142 | 169 | 198 | 224 | 254 | 283 | 310 | 334 | 342 |
| (−) Tax | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | — |
| (−) CapEx | 93 | 115 | 137 | 159 | 179 | 200 | 220 | 238 | 253 | 265 | — |
| (−) ΔWC | 100 | 157 | 159 | 165 | 141 | 153 | 145 | 132 | 112 | 87 | — |
| Free Cash Flow (FCF) | -98 | -159 | -161 | -164 | -131 | -139 | -123 | -100 | -70 | -34 | — |
| Peers' EBITDA Multiple | 23.4x | ||||||||||
| Terminal Value | 7,995 | ||||||||||
| WACC / Discount Rate | 8.43% | ||||||||||
| Timing of FCF (mid year) | 0.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 5 |
| Present Value of FCF | -94 | -141 | -131 | -123 | -91 | -89 | -73 | -54 | -35 | -16 | 3,558 |
| Enterprise Value | 2,710 | ||||||||||
| Projection Period | -848 | -31.3% | |||||||||
| Terminal Value | 3,558 | 131.3% | |||||||||
| (−) Current Net Debt | (381) | ||||||||||
| Equity Value | 3,091 | ||||||||||
| (÷) Outstanding Shares | 173M | ||||||||||
| Fair Price | $18 | -68.8% | |||||||||
| WACC \ EV/EBITDA Exit Multiple | 19.4x | 21.4x | 23.4x | 25.4x | 27.4x |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4% | $17 | $20 | $22 | $24 | $26 |
| 7.4% | $16 | $18 | $20 | $22 | $24 |
| 8.4% | $14 | $16 | $18 | $20 | $21 |
| 9.4% | $13 | $15 | $16 | $18 | $19 |
| 10.4% | $12 | $13 | $15 | $16 | $18 |
Current price: $57.33. Green = undervalued, Red = overvalued.
Based on default parameters
Using the industry peer median P/E Multiples multiple (trailing + forward), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a fair value of $17.51 based on 6 comparable companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing P/E | Forward P/E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.KTOS | 9,921 | 441.0x | 74.7x |
| MasTec, Inc. | 26,611 | 66.5x | 40.0x |
| Woodward, Inc. | 22,732 | 52.7x | 56.7x |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 18,759 | 48.3x | 9.9x |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 15,998 | 26.5x | 23.6x |
| Textron Inc. | 15,420 | 17.3x | 13.7x |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | 9,451 | 122.1x | 65.6x |
| Industry Median | 50.5x | 31.8x | |
| (*) Profit after tax | 22 | 133 | |
| Equity Value | 1,111 | 4,948 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 173 | 173 | |
| Fair Price | $6 | $29 | |
Using the industry peer median EV/EBITDA multiple (trailing + forward), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a fair value of $18.46 based on 7 comparable companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing EV/EBITDA | Forward EV/EBITDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.KTOS | 9,921 | 91.9x | 72.1x |
| MasTec, Inc. | 26,611 | 26.0x | 21.9x |
| Woodward, Inc. | 22,732 | 34.0x | 34.5x |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 18,759 | 9.6x | 8.4x |
| APi Group Corporation | 18,212 | 23.4x | 26.4x |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 15,998 | 15.2x | 14.7x |
| Textron Inc. | 15,420 | 10.7x | 10.2x |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | 9,451 | 90.8x | 39.3x |
| Industry Median | 23.4x | 21.9x | |
| (*) EBITDA | 104 | 132 | |
| = Enterprise Value | 2,426 | 3,200 | |
| (-) Net Debt | -381 | -381 | |
| Equity Value | 2,807 | 3,581 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 173 | 173 | |
| Fair Price | $16 | $21 | |
Using the industry peer median EV/Revenue multiple (trailing + forward), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a fair value of $22.76 based on 8 comparable companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
USD in millions except Fair Price. Subject company highlighted.
| Mkt Cap ($M) | Trailing EV/Revenue | Forward EV/Revenue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.KTOS | 9,921 | 7.1x | 5.6x |
| MasTec, Inc. | 26,611 | 2.0x | 1.7x |
| Woodward, Inc. | 22,732 | 6.5x | 6.6x |
| Southwest Airlines Co. | 18,759 | 0.8x | 0.7x |
| APi Group Corporation | 18,212 | 2.6x | 2.9x |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | 15,998 | 1.5x | 1.4x |
| Textron Inc. | 15,420 | 1.2x | 1.1x |
| Karman Holdings Inc. | 11,393 | 25.3x | 16.5x |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | 9,451 | 11.5x | 5.0x |
| Industry Median | 2.3x | 2.3x | |
| (*) Revenue | 1,347 | 1,717 | |
| = Enterprise Value | 3,119 | 3,995 | |
| (-) Net Debt | -381 | -381 | |
| Equity Value | 3,500 | 4,376 | |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 173 | 173 | |
| Fair Price | $20 | $25 | |
Using the PEG framework with analyst consensus forward EPS growth of 25.0%, the company has a fair value of $19.35 based on NTM EPS (FY2026) of $0.77. The current PEG ratio is 1.22.
PEG < 1 = bargain, 1–1.5 = fair, > 2 = expensive.
Growth above 25% is capped — hypergrowth may not be sustainable long-term.
| EPS Growth RateForward | 78.8% |
| Adjusted Growth (clamped 8–25%)Clamped | 25.0% |
| Fair P/E | 25.0x |
| NTM EPS (FY2026) | $0.77 |
| Fair Value | $19.35 |
| Period | EPS Est. | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (actual) | $0.13 | — | — |
| FY2026E | $0.77 | +495.3% | 13 |
| FY2027E | $1.05 | +35.9% | 14 |
| FY2028E | $1.35 | +28.5% | 9 |
| FY2029E | $2.00 | +48.0% | 8 |
| FY2030E | $2.38 | +18.8% | 4 |
5Y Forward EPS CAGR: 78.8%
| Year | Net Income | EPS | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | $-2.0M | $-0.02 | — |
| FY2022 | $-36.9M | $-0.29 | — |
| FY2023 | $-8.9M | $-0.07 | — |
| FY2024 | $16.3M | $0.11 | — |
| FY2025 | $22.0M | $0.13 | +18.2% |
4Y Historical EPS CAGR: 18.2%
Using the Earnings Power Value framework with a WACC of 8.4% and normalized earnings of $7.0M, the company has a fair value of $2.68 per share. The EPV range is $2.61 – $2.79 based on WACC sensitivity (6.9% – 9.9%).
| Low | Selected | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normalized Earnings | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| (/) WACC | 9.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Enterprise Value | 71 | 83 | 102 |
| (-) Net debt | -381 | -381 | -381 |
| Equity Value | 452 | 464 | 483 |
| (/) Outstanding shares | 173 | 173 | 173 |
| Fair Price | $2.61 | $2.68 | $2.79 |
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