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

As of 2026-08-06 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

34 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 14
Quality 14
Growth 71
Balance sheet 72
Cash quality 11
Capital allocation 19
Momentum 8

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

13.90 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 2026-08-06

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 34/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-06: valuation 14, quality 14, growth 71, balance sheet 72, cash quality 11, capital allocation 19, momentum 8. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

13.90, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. 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 2026-08-06. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.