GROWTH
Top line decelerating.
+0.6% YoY versus +11.3% prior. 3y CAGR +5.9%.
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The Question
2 of 3 legendary models say BUY KBR — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for KBR?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — KBR, Inc. has 25.3% ROE but D/E 3.18.
Financial story
Mixed — KBR, Inc.'s 25.3% ROE is strong, but its 3.18 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: KBR is rated BUY by 2 of 3 legendary models, with 1 holding and 0 flagging it overvalued, but earns a C sector grade (53/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+0.6% YoY versus +11.3% prior. 3y CAGR +5.9%.
+0.6%Net margin 5.3% versus 4.8% prior (+0.5pp). Operating 7.3%.
5.3%P/E 11.4x — 48% below the 5y median of 21.9x. Forward 9.3x hints at EPS expansion next year.
11.4xKBR's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
KBR is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 3 legendary investor models rate KBR a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $131. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
KBR trades at 10.4x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
KBR and FBIN differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full KBR vs FBIN compare matrix.
How does KBR compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingKBR sits at #71 in Industrials with a C grade (53/100).
