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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is trading at $45.62, about ₹4,376 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET, down 2.98% today. Indian residents can buy Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$47.12
Previous close:$47.02
Volume:3.17M

Today's low

$45.31

Today's high

$47.45

52 week low

$43.09

52 week high

$134.00

KTOS opened at $47.12, closed previously at $47.02, and has traded between $43.09 and $134.00 over the past 52 weeks.

About

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. primarily functions as a contractor for the United States Department of Defense. Its business operations are organized into two distinct divisions: Kratos Government Solutions and Unmanned Systems. The Kratos Government Solutions segment delivers a comprehensive suite of products and services, including advanced microwave electronics, solutions for space and satellite communications, specialized training and cybersecurity/warfare capabilities, C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and modular systems, cutting-edge turbine technologies, and essential defense and rocket support services. Meanwhile, the Unmanned Systems division is dedicated to developing and supplying autonomous platforms, specifically unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems. Kratos caters to an extensive client base, which includes various national security organizations, the DoD, intelligence and classified agencies, international government bodies, and both domestic and global commercial enterprises. The company was established in 1994 and its corporate headquarters are located in San Diego, California.

Country
US
CEO
Eric DeMarco
Exchange listed on
NASDAQ
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Base currency
USD
Full Time Employees
4,300
Sector
Industrials
IPO date
05/11/1999

Key statistics

Avg. volume

4.34M

Market cap

$8.55B

P/E Ratio

265.39

Price-to-sales ratio

5.62

Enterprise value

$7.31B

Free cash flow yield

-1.51%

Debt-to-equity ratio

0.06

Return on equity

1.14%

ROIC

0.48%

Beta

1.11

Dividend yield

0.00%

Last dividend

$0.00

Financial overview

Revenue

$1.35B

Earnings per share

$0.13

Free cash flow

-$137.40M

Net profit margin

2.03%

Gross margin

21.99%

EBITDA

$103.80M

Revenue growth

18.53%

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How to buy Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India

Indian residents can buy Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  1. Open a Paasa account

    Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  2. Add funds under LRS

    Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.

  3. Search for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and place an order

    Find Kratos Defense & Security Solutions by name or by its ticker, KTOS, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.

  4. Track holdings and download tax reports

    Follow your Kratos Defense & Security Solutions position in USD and INR. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions pays no dividend today, so your filing is the capital-gains statement plus the Schedule FA holding line.

Read the full guide: how to invest in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India

Trading and taxes when buying Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India

Trading and limits

Trading hours
9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
LRS limit
$250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Tax for Indian residents

TCS on remittance
20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
Capital gains in India
12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
Dividends
NoneKratos Defense & Security Solutions does not currently pay a dividend. If it starts, dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
US estate tax
May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator

Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.

FAQs

Can Indian residents buy Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock?

Yes. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has been listed on NASDAQ since 1999, in the Aerospace & Defense industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.

How much does one Kratos Defense & Security Solutions share cost in rupees?

One Kratos Defense & Security Solutions share is $45.62 — about ₹4,376 at a USD/INR rate of 95.92 on 25 Sep 2026. Both the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.

What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India?

Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.

Can I buy whole shares of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions?

Yes. One Kratos Defense & Security Solutions share is $45.62, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

How are gains on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares taxed in India?

The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Kratos Defense & Security Solutions price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.

Does Kratos Defense & Security Solutions pay a dividend?

No. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions does not currently pay a dividend, so holding it produces no dividend income to declare in India. If it starts paying one, the Indian treatment is the usual one — dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India — and Paasa's dividend report would show the gross amount and any tax withheld.

When can I trade Kratos Defense & Security Solutions from India?

NASDAQ trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.

Is there estate or inheritance tax on Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares held from India?

US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.

Do I have to declare Kratos Defense & Security Solutions shares in my Indian tax return?

Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your Kratos Defense & Security Solutions holding, its cost and its closing value.

How do I sell Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and bring the money back to India?

You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.