KBR
NEUTRAL
$36.0
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KBR, Inc. · NYSE
Target $51.12
(+42.0%)
$34.75
52W Range
$56.78
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$4.56B
P/E
10.32
ROE
30.7%
Profit margin
5.3%
Debt/Equity
1.92
Dividend yield
1.83%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KBR presents a complex profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating stable but not strong financial health. While the company is fundamentally undervalued from a growth perspective (PEG 0.49) and maintains a high ROE of 30.75%, it is currently battling a significant divergence between shrinking revenues (-10.60% YoY) and expanding earnings. The wide gap between the Graham Number ($30.55) and the Intrinsic Value ($102.96) suggests a conflict between its defensive floor and its growth potential, while the technical trend remains heavily bearish.
Key Strengths
Highly attractive valuation with a P/E of 10.32 and a Forward P/E of 8.57
Exceptional PEG ratio of 0.49, suggesting significant undervaluation relative to earnings growth
Strong Return on Equity (ROE) of 30.75%
Remarkable earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Conservative dividend payout ratio (18.91%) providing ample room for growth or debt service
Key Risks
Negative revenue growth (-10.60% YoY and -11.17% Q/Q) indicating a contraction in top-line business
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.92
Severe bearish technical momentum with a 1-year price decline of 30.9%
Mediocre Piotroski F-Score (4/9) suggesting lack of strong operational improvement
Lack of insider buying activity to support the current price floor
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$48.5
+34.7% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
85
40
60
45
50
AI Verdict
Value Trap Risk
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples, Revenue contraction, Strong earnings beats, Bearish price action
Confidence
80%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E 10.32, PEG 0.49, Graham Number $30.55
Positives
- P/E well below sector average
- PEG ratio < 1.0
- Price near Graham Number
Watchpoints
- Price/Book is slightly elevated at 3.03
Future
40/100
Ref Revenue Growth -10.60%, Earnings Growth 52.40%
Positives
- Strong earnings growth (52.40% YoY)
Watchpoints
- Declining revenue growth
- Negative Q/Q revenue trend
Past
60/100
Ref 1Y Change -30.9%, 25-quarter beat record
Positives
- Consistent earnings surprises over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Poor 3-year and 1-year price performance
Health
45/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 1.92
Positives
- Current ratio > 1.0
Watchpoints
- High Debt/Equity (1.92)
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield 1.83%, Payout 18.91%
Positives
- Low payout ratio (18.91%)
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (1.83%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$36.0
Analyst Target
$51.12
Upside/Downside
+42.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KBR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KBR
KBR, Inc.
Primary
|
-4.9% | -34.3% | -30.9% | -15.7% | +0.5% | -1.9% |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
Peer
|
+176.4% | +117.3% | +70.2% | +45.2% | +1.6% | +8.9% |
|
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Peer
|
-38.1% | -6.7% | -5.1% | -15.4% | +7.3% | -2.8% |
|
GFF
Griffon Corporation
Peer
|
+323.3% | +265.1% | +42.0% | +23.6% | +33.8% | +3.9% |
|
HAFN
Hafnia Limited
Peer
|
+50.2% | +50.2% | +105.7% | +45.5% | +14.8% | +3.5% |
KBR
KBR, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-4.9%
3Y
-34.3%
1Y
-30.9%
6M
-15.7%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-1.9%
AIR
AAR Corp.
Peer
5Y
+176.4%
3Y
+117.3%
1Y
+70.2%
6M
+45.2%
1M
+1.6%
1W
+8.9%
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-38.1%
3Y
-6.7%
1Y
-5.1%
6M
-15.4%
1M
+7.3%
1W
-2.8%
GFF
Griffon Corporation
Peer
5Y
+323.3%
3Y
+265.1%
1Y
+42.0%
6M
+23.6%
1M
+33.8%
1W
+3.9%
HAF
Hafnia Limited
Peer
5Y
+50.2%
3Y
+50.2%
1Y
+105.7%
6M
+45.5%
1M
+14.8%
1W
+3.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
10.32
Forward P/E
8.57
PEG Ratio
0.49
P/B Ratio
3.03
P/S Ratio
0.59
EV/Revenue
0.89
EV/EBITDA
10.15
Market Cap
$4.56B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.33%
Operating Margin
7.64%
Gross Margin
14.77%
ROE
30.75%
ROA
5.36%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-10.6%
Earnings Growth
+52.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-11.17%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+46.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.92
High debt
Current Ratio
1.22
Good
Quick Ratio
1.14
Good
Cash/Share
$4.04
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.9B
Gross Margin
15.4%
Op. Margin
7.6%
Net Margin
5.9%
Total Assets
$6.6B
Liabilities
$5.1B
Equity
$1.5B
Debt/Equity
3.37x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
65%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-26
$0.99
+4.4% surprise
2025-10-30
$1.02
+6.9% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.91
+3.0% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing KBR against 486 companies in the Industrials sector
(40 bullish, 180 neutral, 266 bearish)
P/E Ratio
10.32
This Stock
vs
97.65
Sector Avg
-89.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
30.75%
This Stock
vs
-18.84%
Sector Avg
-263.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.33%
This Stock
vs
6.44%
Sector Avg
-17.3%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.92
This Stock
vs
2.59
Sector Avg
-25.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-10.6%
This Stock
vs
69.29%
Sector Avg
-115.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.22
This Stock
vs
3.06
Sector Avg
-60.3%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KBR
KBR, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.56B | 10.32 | 30.7% | 5.3% | $36.0 | |
|
AIR
AAR Corp.
|
BEARISH | $4.69B | 26.05 | 6.9% | 3.2% | $118.52 | Compare |
|
ALK
Alaska Air Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.7B | 52.47 | 1.9% | 0.5% | $41.45 | Compare |
|
GFF
Griffon Corporation
|
BEARISH | $4.39B | 93.41 | 26.5% | 1.8% | $94.34 | Compare |
|
HAFN
Hafnia Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $4.29B | 12.82 | 14.8% | 14.9% | $8.59 | Compare |
KBR
KBR, Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$4.6B
P/E
10.3
ROE
30.7%
Price
$36.0
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | DUGLE LYNN A | Director | Stock Award | 105 | $3,854 |
| 2026-04-15 | DOMINGUEZ JOSEPH | Director | Stock Award | 33 | $1,211 |
| 2026-04-15 | VIGEVENO HUIBERT | Director | Stock Award | 33 | $1,211 |
| 2026-03-02 | SOPP MARK W | Officer | Stock Award | 11,874 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | MOORE JACK B | Director | Stock Award | 4,212 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | VON THAER LEWIS F | Director | Stock Award | 4,212 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | DUGLE LYNN A | Director | Stock Award | 4,212 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | DOMINGUEZ JOSEPH | Director | Stock Award | 7,221 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | GALINDO SONIA CUDD | General Counsel | Stock Award | 7,381 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BRADIE STUART J B | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 54,553 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | IBRAHIM JALAL JAY | Officer | Stock Award | 8,665 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | PICKARD ANN DARLENE | Director | Stock Award | 4,212 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | CONLON GREGORY SEAN | Officer | Stock Award | 5,135 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | MASIELLO WENDY MOTLONG | Director | Stock Award | 4,212 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | MYLES JENNIFER | Officer | Stock Award | 6,098 | - |
DUGLE LYNN A
Director
2026-04-15
105 shares
·
$3,854
DOMINGUEZ JOSEPH
Director
2026-04-15
33 shares
·
$1,211
VIGEVENO HUIBERT
Director
2026-04-15
33 shares
·
$1,211
SOPP MARK W
Officer
2026-03-02
11,874 shares
MOORE JACK B
Director
2026-03-02
4,212 shares
VON THAER LEWIS F
Director
2026-03-02
4,212 shares
DUGLE LYNN A
Director
2026-03-02
4,212 shares
DOMINGUEZ JOSEPH
Director
2026-03-02
7,221 shares
GALINDO SONIA CUDD
General Counsel
2026-03-02
7,381 shares
BRADIE STUART J B
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-02
54,553 shares
IBRAHIM JALAL JAY
Officer
2026-03-02
8,665 shares
PICKARD ANN DARLENE
Director
2026-03-02
4,212 shares
CONLON GREGORY SEAN
Officer
2026-03-02
5,135 shares
MASIELLO WENDY MOTLONG
Director
2026-03-02
4,212 shares
MYLES JENNIFER
Officer
2026-03-02
6,098 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K/A
8-K/A
8-K
8-K
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
8 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-04-13
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2026-01-26
Buy
Buy
Truist Securities
2025-12-19
Buy
Buy
Oppenheimer
2025-12-02
Outperform
Wells Fargo
2025-11-14
Equal-Weight
B of A Securities
2025-11-13
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2025-11-03
Buy
Buy
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