Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-07 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

31 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 12
Quality 13
Growth 59
Balance sheet 74
Cash quality 12
Capital allocation 18
Momentum 3

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

12.11 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

3/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-1.93 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-07

Quick answers

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 31/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-07: valuation 12, quality 13, growth 59, balance sheet 74, cash quality 12, capital allocation 18, momentum 3. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Altman Z-Score?

12.11, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-07. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Piotroski F-Score?

3 of 8, as of 2026-09-07. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-1.93 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-07. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.