KBR · NYSE · STOCK
KBR (KBR) Stock Analysis
$35.31
52W $29.94 – $45.37
55/100
$4.46B
10.6
0.47
Is KBR Bullish or Bearish?
Mixed.
Innellis AI committee rates KBR, Inc. (KBR) Watch with a composite score of 55/100
, based on 6 analysts with 50% agreement.
Last updated October 10, 2026.
What Would Change This View
- Upgrade to Buy
- Requires a committee score of 60.0 — +5.18 from today. Applies on the first day at or above the line; upgrades are never dampened.
- Downgrade to Reduce
- Requires the score to fall below 40.0 — -14.82 from today. The band boundary is 45.0, but a one-step downgrade must clear a further margin first. A score oscillating around the line should not change the rating every night.
Executive Summary
The committee is genuinely divided. Macro Analyst sees a compelling case. Risk Analyst remains cautious — high leverage (debt-to-equity 1.73) amplifies downside in a stress scenario. This disagreement is itself the signal — the setup is not clean in either direction.
Bull & Bear Case
Bull Case
- P/E of 10.6 is inexpensive for the broad market — Value
- ROE of 27.4% shows genuine earnings power backing the valuation — Value
- 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution — Growth
- Quarter-over-quarter growth rate is ACCELERATING, not just positive — Growth
- MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum — Technical
- Weekly trend (downtrend) confirms the daily trend -- multi-timeframe agreement — Technical
Bear Case
- Debt-to-equity of 1.73 adds balance-sheet risk to the value case — Value
- Revenue declining -4.4% YoY -- this is not a growth story right now — Growth
- Price structure making lower highs and lower lows — Technical
- Price structure (HH_HL) contradicts the downtrend -- mixed signals — Technical
- High leverage (debt-to-equity 1.73) amplifies downside in a stress scenario — Risk
Both cases are generated from quantitative data signals, not qualitative or
forward-looking judgement. They summarise what the numbers say today.
Price History (6M)
AI Investment Committee
Committee Consensus
As of October 10, 2026
Overall Committee Score
55/100
Agreement
50%
Analysts
6
Conviction
Contested
Sector Rank
Top 68%
of 227 Industrials peers
Value Analyst
bullish
61
/ 100 · High confidence
Classic value case: cheap on multiples with earnings power to back it up
+ P/E of 10.6 is inexpensive for the broad market
− Debt-to-equity of 1.73 adds balance-sheet risk to the value case
Growth Analyst
bullish
60
/ 100 · High confidence
Strong, accelerating growth with consistent execution
+ 5 consecutive earnings beats -- consistent execution
− Revenue declining -4.4% YoY -- this is not a growth story right now
Technical Analyst
neutral
53
/ 100 · High confidence
Mixed or range-bound price action
+ MACD histogram positive -- bullish momentum
− Price structure making lower highs and lower lows
Risk Analyst
bearish
30
/ 100 · Low confidence
Elevated risk from leverage, volatility, event exposure, or portfolio concentration -- size accordingly
− High leverage (debt-to-equity 1.73) amplifies downside in a stress scenario
Macro Analyst
bullish
65
/ 100 · Low confidence
Macro backdrop is supportive of risk assets generally, and this name's beta works in its favor
News Analyst
neutral
60
/ 100 · Low confidence
News flow is mixed or quiet -- no strong signal either way right now
Portfolio Manager
bearish
30
/ 100 · Moderate confidence
The existing book itself argues for caution here, independent of how good this specific stock looks
− Sector concentration is already high (HHI 2796.97)
Investment Thesis Evolution
Committee score moved marginally from 53.8 to 54.8.
- Bullish support removed: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
- New bullish signals: 2 appeared.
- Bearish pressure eased: 1 signal(s) disappeared.
Analyst-level changes:
- Technical Analyst: score 47->53 (+6); +1 bullish signal(s).
- Value Analyst: +1 bullish signal(s).
Comparing 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-10 (1 day apart).
Technical Analysis
RSI (14)
54.4
Neutral
MACD Histogram
0.050
Bullish Momentum
Trend Direction
Downtrend
Weekly: Downtrend
Market Structure
Hh Hl
Support
$32.23
Resistance
$38.02
Bollinger %B
0.50
Inside Bands
Price vs Moving Averages
EMA 9
$34.89
Above
EMA 21
$35.33
Below
EMA 50
$35.90
Below
EMA 200
$38.10
Below
Fundamental Analysis
Valuation
94
Growth
67
Profitability
48
Financial Health
34
Cash Flow
70
Valuation
P/E Ratio
10.6×
P/B Ratio
2.74×
PEG Ratio
0.51
Dividend Yield
1.87%
52W High
$45.37
52W Low
$29.94
Quality & Growth
ROE
2761.1%
ROA
630.3%
Gross Margin
1447.6%
Operating Margin
893.4%
Revenue Growth YoY
—
Debt / Equity
1.71
AI Fundamental Assessment
P/E ratio of 10.6 (inexpensive relative to a 15-40x range); Price-to-book of 2.7x; PEG ratio of 0.5 (under 1.0 suggests growth is undervalued relative to price); Return on equity of 27.6%; Return on assets of 6.3%; Net margin of 5.5%; Gross margin of 14.5%; Current ratio of 1.15 (tight short-term liquidity); Debt-to-equity of 1.71; Free cash flow per share is positive (2.73); Most recent quarter beat estimates by 8.5%; 5 consecutive earnings beats; EPS growth accelerating (-3.0% -> +3.1% QoQ); Average YoY EPS growth of 8.8%; Analyst estimates falling over recent quarters
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