VSE [VSEC] vs Kratos Defense [KTOS] Detailed Stock Comparison
VSE
NASDAQ
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Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: VSE wins in 13 metrics, Kratos Defense wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. VSE appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | VSE | Kratos Defense | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 491.38 | VSE |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.24 | 5.49 | VSE |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.61 | 14.76 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 108.27 | VSE |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.40 | 154.71 | VSE |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.51% | 1.20% | VSE |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 1.05% | VSE |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 1.05% | VSE |
| Return on Equity | 7.25% | 0.88% | VSE |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.80% | 0.66% | VSE |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-51.74M | $-8.50M | Kratos Defense |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 82.78% | 223.77% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.53 | 8.89 | VSE |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $10.29B | Kratos Defense |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.88 | 8.48 | VSE |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.40% | 24.32% | Kratos Defense |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $8 | VSE |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.35 | $0.13 | VSE |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.33 | 1.05 | Kratos Defense |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
VSE vs Kratos Defense Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | -1.11% | 4.94% | 21.66% | 16.80% | 43.70% | 65.21% |
| Kratos Defense | 8.12% | 12.64% | 44.07% | 86.67% | 93.05% | 142.15% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | 82.78% | 260.41% | 396.28% | 561.92% | 967.45% | 1,638.39% |
| Kratos Defense | 223.77% | 310.01% | 221.17% | 1,219.83% | 491.48% | 22.85% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: VSE vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.17B | $10.78B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 311,062 | 4,097,110 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 230,737 | 5,300,527 |
| Last Close | $153.50 | $63.88 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.60 - $161.60 | $17.91 - $66.13 |
| % from 52W High | -5.01% | -3.40% |
| All-Time High | $161.60 (Aug 05, 2025) | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.01% | -96.09% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.41% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | -0.63% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.61 | 14.76 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $4.64 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $30.81M | $10.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $124.74M | $-32,712,500 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: VSE vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 491.38 |
| Forward P/E | 33.96 | 108.27 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 108.27 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.53 | 8.89 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.24 | 5.49 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.17B | $10.78B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $10.29B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.88 | 8.48 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 23.40 | 154.71 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.33 | 1.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: VSE vs Kratos Defense
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) | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $256.05M | $302.60M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.23M | $229.00M |
| Gross Profit | $26.82M | $73.60M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $10.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.50M | $6.60M |
| EBITDA | $34.41M | $19.70M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $16.57M | $5.40M |
| Income Tax | $2.60M | $900,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-8.97M | $4.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.71M | $263.70M |
| Total Current Assets | $968.86M | $864.40M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $248.30M | $304.90M |
| Long-Term Debt | $498.73M | $269.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $975.74M | $1.39B |
| Retained Earnings | $381.44M | $-659.40M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $140.30M | $342.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-68.08M | $-20.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.88M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-49.51M | $-51.80M |
| Debt Repayment | $-39.99M | $-2.90M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.69M | 9.78M |
| Short Ratio | 7.84 | 1.73 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 311,062 | 4,097,110 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 230,737 | 5,300,527 |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.59M | 151.09M |
| Float Shares | 20.20M | 165.25M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.97% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: VSE vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | VSEC | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.43 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.13% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.30 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2025 | N/A |