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Primary reporting period: 2026-01-02 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
KBR, Inc. delivers advanced scientific, technological, and engineering solutions globally to both government entities and commercial enterprises. The company operates through two main divisions: The Government Solutions segment offers all-encompassing support throughout the lifecycle of defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and other missions for governmental and military clients primarily in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. This includes services spanning initial research and development, advanced prototyping, acquisition support, intricate systems engineering, cyber security analysis, space domain awareness, comprehensive testing and evaluation, systems integration, and program management.
How they make money
KBR delivers science, technology, engineering, and logistics support solutions primarily through long-term government contracts and commercial engagements. The company operates by providing professional advisory, technical, and project management services across defense, space, and energy sectors, generating revenue through cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contract structures.
Products & services
Professional advisory services, defense modernization, national security space superiority, health and human performance solutions, and sustainable energy and industrial technology engineering.
Brands & revenue mix
No separate brand or brand-level revenue disclosure was confirmed in the reviewed sources. This does not mean the company has no brands.
Product / operating segments
No reconciled product or operating-segment revenue breakdown is available for the current research period. Company-wide revenue remains separate from segment disclosure.
Geographic revenue
No reconciled geographic revenue breakdown was confirmed for the current research period.
The U.S. government is a significant customer, accounting for a substantial portion of consolidated revenue for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Subcontractors and specialized equipment vendors — KBR utilizes various subcontractors and vendors to provide specialized technical services and equipment necessary for project execution; specific supplier names are not disclosed.Source
Strengths
Strong presence in national security and defense marketsSource
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
59
Fair
PoorElite
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
57
Fair
Financial Strength
42
Business Quality / Moat
84
Management
80
Growth Quality
24
Risk / Durability
40
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Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
78
Fair
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
74/100
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Model Score 74/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as relatively attractive.
The model outlook is currently positive.
What we like
•Valuation scores attractively
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Debt / balance-sheet profile needs attention
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for KBR
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•What is driving KBR's revenue decline, and does the latest company filing suggest the weakness is temporary or structural?
•Is KBR's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Is KBR's debt load manageable relative to cash generation, interest costs and upcoming maturities?
•Is KBR's valuation discount tied to a temporary concern or to a longer-term business risk?
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Notices for KBR
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Historical repurchase activity
Reported cash flows or share-count measures indicate past repurchase activity. This does not verify an active buyback authorization or future purchases.
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Potential upside factors
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Strong presence in national security and defense markets.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Engineering & Construction industry.
−Dependence on government contracts and funding levels.
−Potential failure to achieve sustainability commitments.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Fair59/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Poor
37
Debt Cost5.1%
Debt Reduction YoY-9.4%
Debt / Equity2.08x
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Revenue
Poor
34
Revenue YoY-0.8%
Revenue CAGR5.8%
Net Margin5.5%
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Asset
Fair
50
Asset Growth YoY-1.2%
Liquidation/Share$12.73
Net Assets/MCap0.87x
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Capital
Strong
85
Earnings Yield9.5%
Buyback Yield5.0%
Debt Cost5.1%
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Management
Strong
80
ROIC10.3%
ROE25.9%
ROA6.4%
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Moat
Strong
84
EPS Growth15.9%
FCF/Share Growth22.2%
Rev/Share Growth7.8%
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Valuation
Elite
97
Intrinsic Value$67.10
Value Reference$40.26
MOS40.2%
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Buffett
Fair
58
Revenue34
Moat84
Valuation97
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MOS
Elite
100
MOS %40.2%
Value Reference$40.26
Deep Discount Reference$26.84
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Financial
Weak
43
Interest Coverage3.6x
ROIC10.3%
FCF Yield10.8%
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Master
Fair
56
Financial43
Valuation97
Debt37
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Resilience
Weak
44
Survival Years1.3 yrs
Current Ratio1.22x
FCF Margin6.2%
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Score Changes
2 historical score records available
Previous Score
57
Jul 24, 2026
Change
+2.1
points
Current Score
59
Oct 1, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue+1.6
Debt0
Assets+1.3
Capital+4.0
Management0
Moat+0.3
Valuation+14.6
Buffett+2.0
KBR increased 2.1 points because Capital improved by 4 points, Valuation improved by 14.6 points, Buffett improved by 2 points.
Positive Contributors
+ Capital improved by 4 points
+ Valuation improved by 14.6 points
+ Buffett improved by 2 points
Projected Score
Projected Score
62
Projected Change
+3.0 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest improvement of approximately 3.0 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
$7.72B
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Cost of Revenue
$6.61B
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Gross Profit
$1.12B
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Research & Development
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SG&A Expenses
$554.0M
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Operating Expenses
$428.0M
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EBITDA
$841.0M
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Operating Income
$690.0M
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Interest Expense
$159.0M
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Income Before Tax
$583.0M
$614.0M
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Income Tax Expense
$152.0M
$156.0M
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Net Income
$424.0M
$415.0M
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Basic EPS
$3.32
$3.21
$2.79
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Basic Shares
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Diluted Shares
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Estimated earnings date:A future estimated earnings date is not currently available.
Jul 4, 2026Q2FY2026
Revenue
$1.98B
Estimate unavailable.
Revenue Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
EPS
$0.75
Estimate unavailable.
EPS Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
Debt Change
-1.2%
Cash Change
+9.5%
Margin Change
+1.1 pp
Debt and cash show percentage changes versus the comparison period; margin shows the change in percentage points (pp). These are company-wide changes, not per-share amounts.
Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Improved
Margins expanded
Cash position grew
Debt reduced
Potential Score Impact
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Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 1.6%. EPS increased 36.4%. Cash increased 9.5%. Total debt declined 1.2%. Net income margin improved by 1.1 percentage points.
Earnings-Call Transcript
Earnings-call transcript analysis is not currently available.
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Dividend HistoryShare
Dividend History
Dividend data is not available yet. Missing data does not mean this company pays no dividend.
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