KTOS vs LMT
KTOS: Kratos is a defense technology company that rapidly engineers and manufactures affordable unmanned drones, hypersonic systems, rocket propulsion, and satellite control solutions for a generational U.S. military modernization cycle. LMT: A premier global defense and aerospace firm delivering advanced combat aircraft, missile technology, and space exploration systems to the U.S. military and its allies.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | KTOS | LMT | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $47.89 | $514.36 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $9.1B | $119.1B | |
| P/E as of 2026-07-23 | 308.93 | 24.84 | LMT lower |
| PEG as of 2026-07-23 | 8.41 | 1.50 | LMT lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | +2.1% | +6.4% | LMT higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +22.9% | +9.9% | KTOS higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | +1.7% | +9.9% | LMT higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | +1.3% | +74.5% | LMT higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | +1.0% | +8.1% | LMT higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 0.04 | 2.76 | KTOS lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +21.8% | +4.6% | KTOS higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +14.5% | +4.4% | KTOS higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-23 | n/a | +2.7% | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | n/a | 5 | |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 1.11 | 0.13 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | -13.6% | +25.2% | LMT higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.