KBR
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KBR, Inc. (KBR) closed at $43.49 as of 2026-02-02, trading 18.6% below its 200-week moving average of $53.41. This places KBR in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -19.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 955 weeks of data, KBR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KBR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +33.5%.
With a market cap of $5.6 billion, KBR is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.0%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 28.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 18.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KBR would have grown to $141, compared to $627 for the S&P 500. KBR has returned 1.9% annualized vs 10.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 15.8% 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.
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 +25.1% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +17.5% 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 +33.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | 5 | 11.5% | -49.6% | +91.9% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2010 | 110 | 63.0% | -29.1% | +91.9% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 4.2% | +28.3% | +117.5% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 1.1% | +50.9% | +118.4% |
| Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 2.4% | +36.1% | +120.9% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 2 | 4.0% | +40.9% | +123.6% |
| Feb 2014 | Sep 2017 | 185 | 49.9% | -40.1% | +87.8% |
| Feb 2018 | Apr 2018 | 7 | 9.5% | +24.7% | +220.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 13.5% | +90.0% | +197.3% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 23.2% | +88.6% | +156.9% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.2% | +127.7% | +145.9% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 12 | 10.1% | N/A | -15.2% |
| May 2025 | Ongoing | 38+ | 25.3% | Ongoing | -14.1% |
| Average | 28 | — | +33.5% | — |
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 Friday close, 2026-02-02