KBR
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KBR, Inc. (KBR) closed at $35.54 as of 2026-09-18, trading 30.4% below its 200-week moving average of $51.08. This places KBR in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -28.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.98 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 987 weeks of data, KBR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KBR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +29.0%.
With a market cap of $4.5 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 27.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.7x 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 19 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KBR would have grown to $117, compared to $697 for the S&P 500. KBR has returned 0.8% annualized vs 10.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 16.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 +20.5% after 12 months (median +27.0%), compared to +18.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +38.2% vs +34.9% 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.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices KBR would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where KBR's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-10-22.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $28.24 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $30.79 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $33.85 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $37.57 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $42.23 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | $0.90 | $0.99 | +9.5% |
| 2026-05-05 | $0.91 | $0.96 | +5.5% |
| 2026-02-26 | $0.95 | $0.99 | +4.4% |
| 2025-10-30 | $0.95 | $1.02 | +6.9% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from KBR's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
KBR has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +29.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Apr 2008 | 5 | 11.5% | -49.5% | +58.7% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2010 | 110 | 63.0% | -29.1% | +59.0% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 4.2% | +28.3% | +80.2% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 1.1% | +50.9% | +81.0% |
| Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 2.4% | +36.1% | +83.0% |
| Jul 2012 | Jul 2012 | 2 | 4.0% | +40.9% | +85.2% |
| Feb 2014 | Sep 2017 | 185 | 49.9% | -40.1% | +55.5% |
| Feb 2018 | Apr 2018 | 7 | 9.5% | +24.7% | +165.8% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 3 | 13.6% | +89.6% | +145.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 2 | 23.2% | +87.5% | +111.5% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | +127.7% | +103.7% |
| Feb 2025 | May 2025 | 12 | 10.1% | -19.5% | -29.7% |
| May 2025 | Ongoing | 70+ | 42.8% | Ongoing | -28.8% |
| Average | 31 | — | +29.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KBR below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-09-18, KBR, Inc. (KBR) is trading 30.4% below its 200-week moving average of $51.08. The current price is $35.54.
What is KBR's 200-week moving average price?
KBR, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $51.08 as of 2026-09-18. 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 +29.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 31 weeks on average.
Is KBR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KBR as of 2026-09-18: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 6.3%. Return on equity is 27.5%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. 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 19 years, $100 invested in KBR would have grown to $117, compared to $697 for the S&P 500. That's 0.8% annualized vs 10.8% 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 180.00%.
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 2026-09-18