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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CMTL - Nasdaq - US2058262096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

2.23  +0.03 (+1.36%)

After market: 2.1 -0.13 (-5.83%)

Fundamental Rating

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CMTL gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CMTL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CMTL is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CMTL had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMTL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CMTL reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years CMTL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
CMTL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMTL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -36.32%, CMTL is doing worse than 79.59% of the companies in the same industry.
CMTL's Return On Equity of -111.49% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMTL is outperformed by 77.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.32%
ROE -111.49%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.56%
ROA(5y)-5.87%
ROE(3y)-13.86%
ROE(5y)-11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CMTL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMTL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.03%, CMTL is doing worse than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMTL has declined.
CMTL does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 23.03%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.53%
GM growth 5Y-4.61%
CMTL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMTL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CMTL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMTL has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CMTL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CMTL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CMTL Yearly Shares OutstandingCMTL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CMTL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMTL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.18, we must say that CMTL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.18, CMTL is doing worse than 67.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that CMTL is not too dependend on debt financing.
CMTL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMTL outperforms 59.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.18
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.56%
CMTL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMTL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

CMTL has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that CMTL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMTL has a worse Current ratio (0.75) than 95.92% of its industry peers.
CMTL has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that CMTL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMTL's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMTL is outperformed by 95.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.54
CMTL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMTL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CMTL have decreased strongly by -461.22% in the last year.
The Revenue for CMTL has decreased by -13.06% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.26% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-461.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.26%
Sales Q2Q%-5.7%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CMTL will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -104.08% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.64% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3087.5%
EPS Next 2Y-104.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CMTL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMTL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M
CMTL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMTL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 1 -1 -2 -3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMTL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CMTL is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CMTL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMTL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CMTL Per share dataCMTL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CMTL's earnings are expected to decrease with -104.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-104.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, CMTL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMTL pays more dividend than 89.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CMTL pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of CMTL decreases each year by -52.96%.
CMTL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CMTL Yearly Dividends per shareCMTL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of CMTL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. CMTL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The Dividend Rate of CMTL has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-0.06%
EPS Next 2Y-104.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CMTL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMTL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M -100M

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

NASDAQ:CMTL (5/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 2.1 -0.13 (-5.83%)

2.23

+0.03 (+1.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-12 2025-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)06-16 2025-06-16/amc
Inst Owners51.78%
Inst Owner Change-8.49%
Ins Owners5.32%
Ins Owner Change2.96%
Market Cap65.45M
Analysts80
Price Target5.1 (128.7%)
Short Float %6.12%
Short Ratio5.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.96%
DP-0.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-341.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-694.73%
Max EPS beat(2)12.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-302.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.73%
Max EPS beat(4)145.1%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-167.61%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-274.12%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-150.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.06%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.6%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.61%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.13
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.26
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-1.77
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.25
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.53
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.2
OCFYN/A
SpS16.92
BVpS8.55
TBVpS-4.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -36.32%
ROE -111.49%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 23.03%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-7.56%
ROA(5y)-5.87%
ROE(3y)-13.86%
ROE(5y)-11%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.53%
GM growth 5Y-4.61%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 28.34%
Cap/Sales 1.95%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 0.18
F-Score3
WACC10.56%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)52.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.74%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-461.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-133.33%
EPS Next Y-3087.5%
EPS Next 2Y-104.08%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.26%
Sales Q2Q%-5.7%
Revenue Next Year-8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5145.13%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-87.18%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y0.24%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-44.8%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A