Kratos Defense [KTOS] vs General Electric [GE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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General Electric
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Kratos Defense wins in 4 metrics, General Electric wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. General Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Kratos Defense | General Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 39.23 | General Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.49 | 15.24 | Kratos Defense |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 14.76 | 103.37 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 52.48 | General Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 154.71 | 28.94 | General Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.20% | 18.64% | General Electric |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 20.90% | General Electric |
| Return on Equity | 0.88% | 39.57% | General Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.66% | 4.61% | General Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-8.50M | $3.68B | General Electric |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 223.77% | 64.55% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.89 | 7.01 | General Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $300.38B | General Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 8.48 | 7.22 | General Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.32% | 37.89% | General Electric |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $39 | General Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.13 | $7.01 | General Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.05 | 1.45 | Kratos Defense |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Kratos Defense vs General Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense | 8.12% | 12.64% | 44.07% | 86.67% | 93.05% | 142.15% |
| General Electric | 1.10% | 2.09% | 11.32% | 28.22% | 34.01% | 63.12% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense | 223.77% | 310.01% | 221.17% | 1,219.83% | 491.48% | 22.85% |
| General Electric | 64.55% | 452.23% | 728.59% | 120.03% | 273.10% | 67.55% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Kratos Defense vs General Electric
| Metric | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.78B | $291.63B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,097,110 | 4,151,990 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,300,527 | 6,717,747 |
| Last Close | $63.88 | $275.01 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.91 - $66.13 | $159.36 - $277.18 |
| % from 52W High | -3.40% | -0.78% |
| All-Time High | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) | $289.94 (Aug 28, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -96.09% | -5.15% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.17% | 0.21% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.63% | 0.60% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.19% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.21% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.40% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 14.76 | 103.37 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $18.04 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.64 | $10.81 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $10.80M | $6.56B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-32,712,500 | $5.10B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.20 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Kratos Defense vs General Electric
| Metric | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 39.23 |
| Forward P/E | 108.27 | 52.48 |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 52.48 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.89 | 7.01 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.49 | 15.24 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.78B | $291.63B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $300.38B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 8.48 | 7.22 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 154.71 | 28.94 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.05 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $18.04 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Kratos Defense vs General Electric
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $302.60M | $11.02B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.00M | $6.85B |
| Gross Profit | $73.60M | $4.18B |
| Research & Development | $10.00M | $359.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $6.60M | $2.10B |
| EBITDA | $19.70M | $2.90B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $5.40M | $2.39B |
| Income Tax | $900,000 | $388.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $4.50M | $2.02B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $263.70M | $10.86B |
| Total Current Assets | $864.40M | $37.80B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $304.90M | $36.47B |
| Long-Term Debt | $269.20M | $17.00B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.39B | $19.35B |
| Retained Earnings | $-659.40M | $83.73B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $342.80M | $17.62B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.00M | $2.83B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-312.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-51.80M | $1.92B |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.90M | $-1.20B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-1.75B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 9.78M | 15.61M |
| Short Ratio | 1.73 | 2.07 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,097,110 | 4,151,990 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,300,527 | 6,717,747 |
| Shares Outstanding | 151.09M | 1.07B |
| Float Shares | 165.25M | 1.06B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.81% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Kratos Defense vs General Electric
| Metric | KTOS | GE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.20 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.51% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.14% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $1.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 |