Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Competitors

Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both multi-sector conglomerates companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

76.0% of Honeywell International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Honeywell International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Honeywell International and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Honeywell International has higher revenue and earnings than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Honeywell International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings for Honeywell International and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.

Honeywell International presently has a consensus target price of $213.1429, indicating a potential downside of 7.03%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus target price of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is more favorable than Honeywell International.

Profitability

This table compares Honeywell International and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk and Volatility

Honeywell International has a beta of 1.13, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Honeywell International beats Kratos Defense & Security Solutions on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

The Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and earnings.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

51.4% of The Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of The Boeing shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares The Boeing and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares The Boeing and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has lower revenue, but higher earnings than The Boeing. The Boeing is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for The Boeing and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

The Boeing presently has a consensus target price of $234.0435, indicating a potential downside of 0.33%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus target price of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is more favorable than The Boeing.

Volatility and Risk

The Boeing has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions beats The Boeing on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Lockheed Martin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent recommendations and price targets for Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Lockheed Martin presently has a consensus target price of $425.3636, indicating a potential upside of 12.27%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus target price of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Given Lockheed Martin's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Lockheed Martin is more favorable than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

77.0% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Profitability

This table compares Lockheed Martin and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Lockheed Martin has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Kratos Defense & Security Solutions on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) are both aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Risk and Volatility

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, indicating that its share price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Northrop Grumman has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and target prices for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Northrop Grumman has a consensus price target of $377.9091, indicating a potential upside of 10.25%. Given Northrop Grumman's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Northrop Grumman is more favorable than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Northrop Grumman has higher revenue and earnings than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Northrop Grumman is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Northrop Grumman's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.7% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by institutional investors. 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Northrop Grumman shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Northrop Grumman beats Kratos Defense & Security Solutions on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Volatility & Risk

General Dynamics has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for General Dynamics and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

General Dynamics currently has a consensus price target of $167.2667, indicating a potential downside of 9.36%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus price target of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Given Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares General Dynamics and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

General Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. General Dynamics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares General Dynamics and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

84.5% of General Dynamics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of General Dynamics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

TransDigm Group (NYSE:TDG) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) are both aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

Volatility & Risk

TransDigm Group has a beta of 1.59, suggesting that its stock price is 59% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a beta of 1.09, suggesting that its stock price is 9% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares TransDigm Group and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

TransDigm Group has higher revenue and earnings than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. TransDigm Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and recommmendations for TransDigm Group and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

TransDigm Group currently has a consensus price target of $637.1538, indicating a potential upside of 7.12%. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has a consensus price target of $26.8889, indicating a potential upside of 2.20%. Given TransDigm Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe TransDigm Group is more favorable than Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Profitability

This table compares TransDigm Group and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

97.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.3% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. 8.2% of TransDigm Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.5% of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

TransDigm Group beats Kratos Defense & Security Solutions on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.