Karman: Hypersonic Growth, But Valuation Too High For Launch
            Summary
Karman Holdings is well-positioned in the aerospace and defense sector, benefiting from rising global defense budgets and strong demand for missile technologies.
KRMN reported robust Q2 2025 results, with 35% revenue growth and stable margins, and guides for continued strong growth in 2025.
Opportunities include expanding defense budgets and dual-use technologies, but risks involve customer concentration, competitive pressures, and potential margin strain during rapid expansion.
Despite strong market demand, the current valuation is unattractive; I rate KRMN as a Hold, recommending investors wait for a lower entry point.
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Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KRMN) is an aerospace and defense company focused on advanced rocket, missile, and hypersonic solutions for commercial and national security applications. As global defense budgets rise and governments prioritize missile defense and space resilience, demand
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Dhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, defense and airline analyst.
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