Kratos Defense [KTOS] vs RTX [RTX] Detailed Stock Comparison
Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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RTX
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Kratos Defense wins in 3 metrics, RTX wins in 16 metrics, with 0 ties. RTX appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Kratos Defense | RTX | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 34.04 | RTX |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.49 | 3.32 | RTX |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 14.76 | 67.86 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 25.35 | RTX |
| EV/EBITDA | 154.71 | 17.63 | RTX |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.20% | 7.35% | RTX |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 11.55% | RTX |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 1.05% | 11.55% | RTX |
| Return on Equity | 0.88% | 10.32% | RTX |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 0.66% | 3.70% | RTX |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-8.50M | $3.92B | RTX |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 223.77% | 33.33% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 8.89 | 2.48 | RTX |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $247.95B | RTX |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 8.48 | 2.97 | RTX |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.32% | 20.28% | Kratos Defense |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $8 | $63 | RTX |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.13 | $4.55 | RTX |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.05 | 0.67 | RTX |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Kratos Defense vs RTX 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% |
| RTX | -0.58% | -1.24% | 6.87% | 20.35% | 20.75% | 33.49% |
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% |
| RTX | 33.33% | 62.99% | 143.34% | 149.33% | 248.08% | 375.18% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Kratos Defense vs RTX
| Metric | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $10.78B | $207.29B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 4,097,110 | 4,342,010 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 5,300,527 | 4,877,743 |
| Last Close | $63.88 | $154.86 |
| 52 Week Range | $17.91 - $66.13 | $112.27 - $158.79 |
| % from 52W High | -3.40% | -2.47% |
| All-Time High | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) | $158.79 (Jul 29, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -96.09% | -2.47% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.63% | 13.93% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.07% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.10% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 14.76 | 67.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $46.62 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.64 | $3.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $10.80M | $5.85B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-32,712,500 | $2.80B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.89 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Kratos Defense vs RTX
| Metric | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 491.38 | 34.04 |
| Forward P/E | 108.27 | 25.35 |
| PEG Ratio | 108.27 | 25.35 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 8.89 | 2.48 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.49 | 3.32 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $10.78B | $207.29B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.29B | $247.95B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 8.48 | 2.97 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 154.71 | 17.63 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.05 | 0.67 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.63 | $46.62 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Kratos Defense vs RTX
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 | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $302.60M | $20.31B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.00M | $16.19B |
| Gross Profit | $73.60M | $4.12B |
| Research & Development | $10.00M | $637.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $6.60M | $2.04B |
| EBITDA | $19.70M | $3.51B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $5.40M | $1.96B |
| Income Tax | $900,000 | $333.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $4.50M | $1.63B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $263.70M | $5.16B |
| Total Current Assets | $864.40M | $52.92B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $304.90M | $52.62B |
| Long-Term Debt | $269.20M | $39.89B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.39B | $63.34B |
| Retained Earnings | $-659.40M | $54.28B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $342.80M | $35.25B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-20.00M | $1.23B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-51.80M | $688.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.90M | $-9.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-50.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 9.78M | 11.45M |
| Short Ratio | 1.73 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 4,097,110 | 4,342,010 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 5,300,527 | 4,877,743 |
| Shares Outstanding | 151.09M | 1.33B |
| Float Shares | 165.25M | 1.22B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Kratos Defense vs RTX
| Metric | KTOS | RTX |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $1.89 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.30% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $1.98 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.58% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $5.94 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 |