On the filings, Kratos (KTOS) is the stronger stock right now — higher on our blended fundamentals-plus-verdict read, and we currently rate it SELL.
Hot defense-tech grower with a debt-free balance sheet, but earnings are negligible, cash flow is negative, and the stock its multiple and its multiple.
AeroVironment rides a strong drone-warfare tailwind, but falling margins, a 62% share-count jump and its multiple demand caution.
| Metric | KTOS | AVAV |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals score | 71 | 42 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +18.5% | +140.9% |
| Net income growth (YoY) | +35.0% | -707.8% |
| Net margin | 1.6% | -13.4% |
| Return on equity | 1.1% | -6.0% |
| ROIC (est.) | 1.0% | -4.8% |
| Liabilities / Equity | 0.24 | — |
| Piotroski F-score | 4 / 9 | 2 / 9 |
Bold green = the stronger figure. All rows derive from SEC XBRL filings — no market-price data on this page.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
Investment recommendation produced by TENK/calls (tenkcalls.com), Luxembourg. Completed Jun 21, 2026, 4:48 PM ET. Ratings & methodology: definitions · All recommendations to date: track record · Conflicts: disclosures. Not investment advice.
AI-generated analysis, produced by our proprietary engine from SEC filing data.
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