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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS, Aircraft & defense) Stock Valuation & Fair Value

Mixed on our tests

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS, Aircraft & defense) trades at a current P/E of 44.0, about 14% below its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 29.4% and a PEG of 1.50. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 27% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 51.0 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $35.10 corresponds to about $40.70 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

How to read these numbers: the PEG ratio and current P/E versus normal P/E.

DATA AS OF 2026-11-07
Current P/E
44.0
Normal P/E
51.0
PEG
1.50
Fwd growth
29.4%
Div yield
0.0%
RSI (14)
34.7
Neutral
Technical context
  • Price $35.10 at the Nov 6 close, 11.1% below the 20-day average ($39.48) and 19.3% below the 50-day ($43.48).
  • RSI (14) at 34.7.
  • 52-week range $33.39 to $130.72: the price is 73.1% below the high and 5.1% above the low.

The Street vs SeerForecast

Wall Street's mean price target for KTOS is $91.96 across 25 analysts, 162.0% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: mixed on our tests. When the two disagree, start your digging there.

Valuation flags

Verdict history

tickerseer's rating changed 4 times after 2026-07-31 and is back where it started: weak on forward returns as of 2026-11-02.

Current P/E and rating by weekCurrent P/E moved from 67.0 to 51.5 between 2026-07-31 and 2026-10-30, against a normal P/E of 51.0, with 4 rating changes over 14 recorded weeks.2026-07-31: P/E 67.0, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-312026-07-31: P/E 67.6, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-08-032026-08-07: P/E 67.6, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-072026-08-07: P/E 84.6, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-102026-08-14: P/E 84.6, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-142026-08-14: P/E 89.3, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-172026-08-21: P/E 89.3, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-212026-08-21: P/E 78.5, Significantly overvalued, recorded live 2026-08-242026-08-27: P/E 78.5, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-272026-08-28: P/E 78.5, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-282026-08-28: P/E 78.5, Significantly overvalued, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-302026-08-28: P/E 70.8, Poor on forward returns, recorded live 2026-08-312026-09-04: P/E 70.8, Poor on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-052026-09-04: P/E 64.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-09-072026-09-11: P/E 64.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-122026-09-11: P/E 62.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-09-142026-09-18: P/E 62.7, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-192026-09-18: P/E 63.3, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-09-212026-09-25: P/E 63.3, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-262026-09-25: P/E 60.4, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-09-282026-10-02: P/E 60.4, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-032026-10-02: P/E 56.6, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-10-052026-10-09: P/E 56.6, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-102026-10-09: P/E 54.3, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-10-122026-10-16: P/E 54.3, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-172026-10-16: P/E 51.9, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-10-192026-10-23: P/E 48.9, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-10-262026-10-30: P/E 48.9, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-312026-10-30: P/E 51.5, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-11-0260.080.0Jul 31Aug 23Sep 15Oct 7Oct 30Normal P/E 51.0
Mixed on our testsTrading above its usual valuationWeak on forward returnsSignificantly overvaluedPoor on forward returnsLarger dot: a stronger reading

Not every point was recorded live. Points marked recalculated are worked out from the metrics tickerseer archived that week.

Selected weeks: the first, the latest, every week the rating moved, and the cheapest and dearest.

WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 67.0+31%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-10P/E 84.6+66%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-17P/E 89.3+75%Significantly overvalued
2026-09-07P/E 64.7+27%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-10-26P/E 48.9-4%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-31P/E 48.9-4%Weak on forward returns (recalculated) (across a rating rules change)
2026-11-02P/E 51.5+1%Weak on forward returns ← now
Show all 29 readings
WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 67.0+31%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-03P/E 67.6+33%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-08-07P/E 67.6+33%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-10P/E 84.6+66%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-14P/E 84.6+66%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-17P/E 89.3+75%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-21P/E 89.3+75%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-24P/E 78.5+54%Significantly overvalued
2026-08-27P/E 78.5+54%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-28P/E 78.5+54%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-30P/E 78.5+54%Significantly overvalued (recalculated)
2026-08-31P/E 70.8+39%Poor on forward returns
2026-09-05P/E 70.8+39%Poor on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-09-07P/E 64.7+27%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-09-12P/E 64.7+27%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-09-14P/E 62.7+23%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-09-19P/E 62.7+23%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-09-21P/E 63.3+24%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-09-26P/E 63.3+24%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-09-28P/E 60.4+18%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-03P/E 60.4+18%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-10-05P/E 56.6+11%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-10P/E 56.6+11%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-10-12P/E 54.3+6%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-17P/E 54.3+6%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-10-19P/E 51.9+2%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-26P/E 48.9-4%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-31P/E 48.9-4%Weak on forward returns (recalculated) (across a rating rules change)
2026-11-02P/E 51.5+1%Weak on forward returns ← now

Frequently asked questions

Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock overvalued?

At a current P/E of 44.0 versus its historical normal P/E of 51.0, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades about 14% below its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.50 on 29.4% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it mixed on our tests.

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's fair value and PEG?

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades at a current P/E of 44.0 against a historical normal P/E of 51.0, a PEG of 1.50, and a forward growth estimate of 29.4%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 51.0 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $35.10 corresponds to about $40.70 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

Has tickerseer's rating of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions changed?

tickerseer's rating changed 4 times after 2026-07-31 and is back where it started: weak on forward returns as of 2026-11-02.

What is the analyst price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

The mean Wall Street price target for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is $91.96 across 25 analysts, 162.0% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.

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