AAR [AIR] vs Kratos Defense [KTOS] Detailed Stock Comparison
AAR
NYSE
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Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: AAR wins in 12 metrics, Kratos Defense wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. AAR appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | AAR | Kratos Defense | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 221.43 | 436.23 | AAR |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.26 | 6.27 | AAR |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 87.48 | 21.13 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 17.22 | 96.12 | AAR |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.71 | 118.15 | AAR |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.45% | 1.68% | Kratos Defense |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.13% | 2.18% | AAR |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.13% | 2.18% | AAR |
| Return on Equity | 1.04% | 1.44% | Kratos Defense |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.01% | 1.04% | AAR |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.40M | $-8.50M | AAR |
| 1-Year Return | 21.27% | 170.31% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.00 | 8.22 | AAR |
| Enterprise Value | $3.70B | $8.73B | Kratos Defense |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.33 | 7.52 | AAR |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 19.91% | 24.32% | Kratos Defense |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $78 | $8 | AAR |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.35 | $0.13 | AAR |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.44 | 1.06 | Kratos Defense |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
AAR vs Kratos Defense Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAR | -2.30% | -4.56% | 5.07% | 32.47% | 8.86% | 18.51% |
| Kratos Defense | -3.39% | -5.12% | 31.67% | 62.35% | 70.81% | 114.97% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAR | 21.27% | 61.73% | 288.87% | 174.19% | 333.69% | 337.59% |
| Kratos Defense | 170.31% | 280.86% | 192.92% | 1,009.78% | 388.88% | 8.02% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: AAR vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $2.78B | $9.55B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 710,730 | 4,180,170 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 429,623 | 5,640,133 |
| Last Close | $72.99 | $56.71 |
| 52 Week Range | $46.51 - $86.43 | $17.91 - $61.43 |
| % from 52W High | -15.55% | -7.68% |
| All-Time High | $86.43 (Jul 17, 2025) | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -15.55% | -96.53% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 2.74% | 2.46% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 87.48 | 21.13 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.33 | $9.05 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.73 | $1.72 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $36.10M | $19.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $73.76M | $-20,100,000 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: AAR vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 221.43 | 436.23 |
| Forward P/E | 17.22 | 96.12 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.22 | 96.12 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.00 | 8.22 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.26 | 6.27 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $2.78B | $9.55B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.70B | $8.73B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.33 | 7.52 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.71 | 118.15 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.44 | 1.06 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $34.33 | $9.05 |
Financial Statements Comparison: AAR 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) | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $754.50M | $302.60M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $604.30M | $229.00M |
| Gross Profit | $150.20M | $73.60M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $10.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $72.30M | $6.60M |
| EBITDA | $87.20M | $19.70M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $47.60M | $5.40M |
| Income Tax | $13.60M | $900,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $34.00M | $4.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $96.50M | $263.70M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.51B | $864.40M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $554.70M | $304.90M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.05B | $269.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.21B | $1.39B |
| Retained Earnings | $969.40M | $-659.40M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $93.30M | $342.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $18.20M | $-20.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $41.40M | $-51.80M |
| Debt Repayment | N/A | $-2.90M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-10.10M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 827,294 | 9.78M |
| Short Ratio | 2.59 | 1.73 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 710,730 | 4,180,170 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 429,623 | 5,640,133 |
| Shares Outstanding | 35.83M | 151.09M |
| Float Shares | 34.39M | 150.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.00% | 0.97% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: AAR vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | AIR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | N/A |