Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Receivables: | ||
Allowance for doubtful debts | $ 19us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent | $ 18us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent |
Property, plant, and equipment: | ||
Accumulated depreciation | 385us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 397us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
PP&E owned by a VIE, net | 57kbr_VariableInterestEntityPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 67kbr_VariableInterestEntityPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
Accumulated amortization | $ 96us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization | $ 112us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization |
KBR Shareholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.001us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare | $ 0.001us-gaap_PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 50,000,000us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized | 50,000,000us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding | 0us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.001us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare | $ 0.001us-gaap_CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare |
Common stock, shares authorized | 300,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized | 300,000,000us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized |
Common stock, shares issued | 174,448,399us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued | 173,924,509us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 144,837,281us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding | 148,195,208us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding |
Treasury stock, shares | 29,611,118us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares | 25,729,301us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares |
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Tangible assets that are held by a consolidated variable interest entity that can be used only to settle obligations of the consolidated variable interest entity. These assets are for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, and production equipment. No definition available.
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of preferred stock nonredeemable or redeemable solely at the option of the issuer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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