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

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

32 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

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

12.06 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 2026-09-18

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 32/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 11, quality 13, growth 62, balance sheet 77, cash quality 14, capital allocation 15, momentum 6. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

12.06, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. 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 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

Mentioned on Closelook

Where KTOS appears in the diary — 1 piece, newest first. Every link is our own writing.

Long reads

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Related in the Closelook universe

same Closelook index seat first, then Aerospace & Defense. Scored names rank on their Closelook score; names without one rank on trend state — above or below their 50- and 200-day averages — never on a score they do not carry.