KBR
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KBR, Inc. (KBR) closed at $37.29 as of 2026-03-20, trading 29.6% below its 200-week moving average of $52.95. This places KBR in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -31.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 961 weeks of data, KBR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KBR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.1%.
With a market cap of $4.7 billion, KBR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.3%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 30.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 7.4% over the past three years.
Over the past 18.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KBR would have grown to $121, compared to $590 for the S&P 500. KBR has returned 1.1% annualized vs 10.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 16.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KBR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KBR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying KBR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +24.8% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +17.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.2% vs +35.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KBR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KBR has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +29.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | 5 | 11.5% | -49.6% | +65.3% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2010 | 110 | 63.0% | -29.1% | +65.3% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 4.2% | +28.3% | +87.4% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 1.1% | +50.9% | +88.1% |
| Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 2.4% | +36.1% | +90.3% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 2 | 4.0% | +40.9% | +92.6% |
| Feb 2014 | Sep 2017 | 185 | 49.9% | -40.1% | +61.7% |
| Feb 2018 | Apr 2018 | 7 | 9.5% | +24.7% | +176.4% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 13.5% | +90.0% | +156.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 23.2% | +88.6% | +121.3% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +127.7% | +111.8% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 12 | 10.1% | -19.5% | -27.0% |
| May 2025 | Ongoing | 44+ | 31.1% | Ongoing | -26.0% |
| Average | 29 | — | +29.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KBR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, KBR, Inc. (KBR) is trading 29.6% below its 200-week moving average of $52.95. The current price is $37.29.
What is KBR's 200-week moving average price?
KBR, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $52.95 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KBR drops below its 200-week moving average?
KBR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +29.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is KBR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KBR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 6.3%. Return on equity is 30.7%. Price-to-book is 3.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KBR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 18.5 years, $100 invested in KBR would have grown to $121, compared to $590 for the S&P 500. That's 1.1% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. KBR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KBR pay a dividend?
Yes. KBR, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 177.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20