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KBR Inc(KBR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KBR
09/14/2026: KBR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
KBR Inc is a professional services firm that provides high-tech engineering and mission-critical solutions for government and industrial clients. The company has a leading position in proprietary technology licensing and long-term government defense contracting, which supports reliable revenue streams. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the global shift toward decarbonization and modernization of defense infrastructure. Investors should weigh these strengths against risks related to federal budget reliance and large-project execution. The stock is a suitable interest for growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to defense and energy transition, though it may be less appealing for those seeking purely income-based returns.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | KBR offers consistent growth potential through its specialized government and energy technology sectors. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often tracks with defense budget sentiment and industrial expansion trends. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation fluctuates based on cyclical industrial demand and government funding certainty. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | KBR provides a reliable dividend but is not a high-yield play for income-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | Exposure to long-term government contracts provides stability, but industrial risks create moderate volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | The stock is influenced by broader market fluctuations in the defense and energy sectors. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market pricing of defense stocks can sometimes outpace underlying fundamental earnings growth. |
| Competition risk (Government services) | Medium / high | KBR competes with large, well-funded incumbents for high-value federal contract awards. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company's proprietary technology and deep agency integrations provide a solid, sustainable foundation. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are secure but do not constitute the primary return driver for the stock. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing complex, multi-year projects effectively is essential to maintaining contract profitability. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -35.92% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.64B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 11.08 | 1Y Target Price 45.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 11.08 | 1Y Target Price 45.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.2M shares | Beta 0.45 | 52 Weeks Range 29.80 - 51.56 | Updated Date 09/14/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 29.80 - 51.56 | Updated Date 09/14/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.80% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.32 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Government Solutions | Defense, intelligence, and space systems support services for federal agencies. | This is a stable, recurring revenue stream tied to government budgets. |
| Sustainable Technology Solutions | Licensing proprietary process technologies for petrochemicals and energy transition. | This is a high-margin, specialized segment that benefits from global industrial trends. |
| Geography | Primary operations in North America, with significant reach in the UK, Australia, and Middle East. | The company has a global footprint, which mitigates regional economic downturns. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
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Revenue by Geography
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Valuation
Trailing PE 11.08 | Forward PE 8.35 | Enterprise Value 7.16B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 |
Enterprise Value 7.16B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.6 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.93 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.98 | Shares Outstanding 126.07M | Shares Floating 124.44M |
Shares Outstanding 126.07M | Shares Floating 124.44M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.21 | Percent Institutions 107.03 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About KBR Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-16 | CEO, President & Chairman Mr. Stuart John Baxter Bradie | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Engineering & Construction | Full time employees 37000 | Website https://www.kbr.com |
Full time employees 37000 | Website https://www.kbr.com | ||
KBR, Inc. provides scientific, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and commercial customers worldwide. The company operates through Government Solutions and Sustainable Technology Solutions segments. It offers research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, systems engineering, cyber analytics, space domain awareness, test and evaluation, data analytics and integration, systems integration and program management, global supply chain management, operations readiness and support, and professional advisory services, as well as command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance services to defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other programs and missions for military and other government agencies. The company also operates portfolio of various proprietary process technologies for ammonia/syngas, chemical/petrochemicals, clean refining, and circular process/circular economy solutions. In addition, it provides synergistic services, including energy security, broad-based energy transition and net-zero carbon emission solutions, high-end engineering, design and program management centered around decarbonization, energy efficiency, and environmental impact and asset optimization, as well as digitally-enabled operating and monitoring solutions. KBR, Inc. was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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