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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 6, 2026, MELANY rates Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 59 out of 100 (Promising). Its highest factor score is analyst sentiment at 93, and its lowest is price momentum at 8.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-06KTOS · composite score
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc develops and fields affordable technology, platforms, and systems across two segments. The Kratos Government Solutions (KGS) segment aggregates operating units spanning microwave electronic products, space, training and cybersecurity, C5ISR/modular systems, turbine technologies, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment covers unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne systems and related command, control, and communications systems.
Rating as of 2026-10-06 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
Why KTOS scores 59/100
KTOS's 8 factor scores run from 8 to 93, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 59. Here is how KTOS breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- Forward P/E 51.4x, earnings growth accelerating
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +21%
- Earnings in 28 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Analyst targets 130% upside
- Institutional net buying +8.2%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 28 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How KTOS compares
As of October 7, 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is tied for 11th of 20 in Defense Stocks, where the average score is 59.
Also ranked in Space and Satellite Stocks. All stock rating pages.
Key risks for KTOS
- Trailing P/E 257x, priced for sustained growth, any miss could de-rate hard
- Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it
- Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up
Sector and theme context
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. sits in the Defense / aerospace theme, which MELANY currently rates 4/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds KTOS's momentum and catalyst factors above.
KTOS trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates KTOS
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s 59/100 reflects speculative factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about KTOS
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) a buy?
As of 2026-10-06, MELANY rated Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Promising with a composite score of 59/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.'s MELANY score?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has a MELANY composite score of 59/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the KTOS stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores KTOS from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) Promising with a composite of 59/100 as of 2026-10-06. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the KTOS stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for KTOS. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 59/100 across eight factors for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is KTOS stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 27/100 for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives KTOS's read.
What price should I buy KTOS at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for KTOS: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying KTOS stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.: Trailing P/E 257x, priced for sustained growth, any miss could de-rate hard; Negative free cash flow, company consuming cash, not generating it; Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 36/100 for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., and earnings track record, at 92/100. The 59/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will KTOS stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 8/100 for KTOS right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this KTOS rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-06. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores KTOS continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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