Kratos Defense [KTOS] vs Loar Holdings [LOAR] Detailed Stock Comparison
Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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Loar Holdings
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Kratos Defense wins in 7 metrics, Loar Holdings wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Loar Holdings appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Kratos Defense | Loar Holdings | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 177.95 | Loar Holdings |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.49 | 5.72 | Kratos Defense |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 14.76 | 25.92 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 100.93 | Loar Holdings |
| EV/EBITDA | 154.71 | 45.29 | Loar Holdings |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.20% | 8.29% | Loar Holdings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 23.59% | Loar Holdings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 23.59% | Loar Holdings |
| Return on Equity | 0.88% | 4.62% | Loar Holdings |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.66% | 4.87% | Loar Holdings |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-8.50M | $46.10M | Loar Holdings |
| 1-Year Return | 209.12% | -9.13% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.89 | 14.86 | Kratos Defense |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $6.53B | Kratos Defense |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 8.48 | 15.35 | Kratos Defense |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.32% | 52.07% | Loar Holdings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $5 | Kratos Defense |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.13 | $0.38 | Loar Holdings |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.05 | N/A | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Kratos Defense vs Loar Holdings Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense | 5.70% | 16.40% | 32.99% | 103.77% | 122.96% | 162.09% |
| Loar Holdings | 2.44% | -1.73% | -12.95% | -29.87% | -5.81% | -5.69% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kratos Defense | 209.12% | 343.46% | 245.35% | 1,421.16% | 543.80% | 21.13% |
| Loar Holdings | -9.13% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Kratos Defense vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.78B | $6.33B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,097,110 | 766,740 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,300,527 | 846,340 |
| Last Close | $69.14 | $69.77 |
| 52 Week Range | $19.36 - $69.44 | $59.14 - $99.67 |
| % from 52W High | -0.43% | -30.00% |
| All-Time High | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) | $99.67 (May 12, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -95.77% | -30.00% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.17% | 0.25% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.63% | 5.81% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.24% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 14.76 | 25.92 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $11.83 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.64 | $0.86 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $10.80M | $72.52M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-32,712,500 | $62.78M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Kratos Defense vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 177.95 |
| Forward P/E | 108.27 | 100.93 |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 100.93 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.89 | 14.86 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.49 | 5.72 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.78B | $6.33B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $6.53B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 8.48 | 15.35 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 154.71 | 45.29 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.05 | N/A |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $11.83 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Kratos Defense vs Loar Holdings
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 | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $302.60M | $114.66M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.00M | $54.95M |
| Gross Profit | $73.60M | $59.71M |
| Research & Development | $10.00M | $2.92M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $6.60M | $27.05M |
| EBITDA | $19.70M | $39.51M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $5.40M | $19.69M |
| Income Tax | $900,000 | $4.37M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $4.50M | $15.32M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $263.70M | $80.50M |
| Total Current Assets | $864.40M | $258.11M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $304.90M | $50.28M |
| Long-Term Debt | $269.20M | $285.95M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.39B | $1.11B |
| Retained Earnings | $-659.40M | $-5.24M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $342.80M | $7.94M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.00M | $22.10M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-51.80M | $26.51M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.90M | $-55,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 9.78M | 4.44M |
| Short Ratio | 1.73 | 4.28 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.33% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,097,110 | 766,740 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,300,527 | 846,340 |
| Shares Outstanding | 151.09M | 93.56M |
| Float Shares | 165.25M | 35.85M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.22% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.71% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Kratos Defense vs Loar Holdings
| Metric | KTOS | LOAR |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |