Loar Holdings [LOAR] vs Kratos Defense [KTOS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Loar Holdings
NYSE
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Kratos Defense
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Loar Holdings wins in 12 metrics, Kratos Defense wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Loar Holdings appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Loar Holdings | Kratos Defense | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 177.95 | 691.40 | Loar Holdings |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.72 | 5.95 | Loar Holdings |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 25.92 | 14.76 | Kratos Defense |
| PEG Ratio | 100.93 | 117.19 | Loar Holdings |
| EV/EBITDA | 45.29 | 158.60 | Loar Holdings |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.29% | 1.20% | Loar Holdings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.59% | 1.05% | Loar Holdings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.59% | 1.05% | Loar Holdings |
| Return on Equity | 4.62% | 0.88% | Loar Holdings |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.87% | 0.66% | Loar Holdings |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $46.10M | $-8.50M | Loar Holdings |
| 1-Year Return | -9.13% | 209.12% | Kratos Defense |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 14.86 | 9.62 | Kratos Defense |
| Enterprise Value | $6.53B | $10.55B | Kratos Defense |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 15.35 | 8.69 | Kratos Defense |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 52.07% | 21.00% | Loar Holdings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $5 | $8 | Kratos Defense |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.38 | $0.10 | Loar Holdings |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | N/A | 1.05 | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Loar Holdings vs Kratos Defense Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loar Holdings | 2.44% | -1.73% | -12.95% | -29.87% | -5.81% | -5.69% |
| Kratos Defense | 5.70% | 16.40% | 32.99% | 103.77% | 122.96% | 162.09% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loar Holdings | -9.13% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% | 37.01% |
| Kratos Defense | 209.12% | 343.46% | 245.35% | 1,421.16% | 543.80% | 21.13% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Loar Holdings vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.33B | $11.67B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 766,740 | 4,345,597 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 846,340 | 4,831,312 |
| Last Close | $69.77 | $69.14 |
| 52 Week Range | $59.14 - $99.67 | $19.36 - $69.44 |
| % from 52W High | -30.00% | -0.43% |
| All-Time High | $99.67 (May 12, 2025) | $1,635.00 (Mar 06, 2000) |
| % from All-Time High | -30.00% | -95.77% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.25% | 0.17% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 5.81% | -0.63% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.01% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 25.92 | 14.76 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.83 | $11.63 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.86 | $4.64 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $72.52M | $10.80M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $62.78M | $-32,712,500 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Loar Holdings vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 177.95 | 691.40 |
| Forward P/E | 100.93 | 117.19 |
| PEG Ratio | 100.93 | 117.19 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 14.86 | 9.62 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.72 | 5.95 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.33B | $11.67B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.53B | $10.55B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 15.35 | 8.69 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 45.29 | 158.60 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | N/A | 1.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $11.83 | $11.63 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Loar Holdings 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) | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $114.66M | $302.60M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $54.95M | $229.00M |
| Gross Profit | $59.71M | $73.60M |
| Research & Development | $2.92M | $10.00M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $27.05M | $6.60M |
| EBITDA | $39.51M | $19.70M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $19.69M | $5.40M |
| Income Tax | $4.37M | $900,000 |
| Net Income (Profit) | $15.32M | $4.50M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $80.50M | $263.70M |
| Total Current Assets | $258.11M | $864.40M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $50.28M | $304.90M |
| Long-Term Debt | $285.95M | $269.20M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.11B | $1.39B |
| Retained Earnings | $-5.24M | $-659.40M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $7.94M | $342.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $22.10M | $-20.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $26.51M | $-51.80M |
| Debt Repayment | $-55,000 | $-2.90M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.44M | 9.91M |
| Short Ratio | 4.28 | 1.98 |
| Short % of Float | 0.33% | 0.06% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 766,740 | 4,345,597 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 846,340 | 4,831,312 |
| Shares Outstanding | 93.56M | 151.09M |
| Float Shares | 35.85M | 165.26M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.22% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.71% | 0.98% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Loar Holdings vs Kratos Defense
| Metric | LOAR | KTOS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |