COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CMTL • US2058262096

5.86 USD
+0.16 (+2.81%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
5.86 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:00:25 PM
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Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, CMTL scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMTL was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CMTL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. CMTL has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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 had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • CMTL had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • CMTL had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CMTL's Return On Assets of -9.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMTL is outperformed by 77.08% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -24.43%, CMTL is doing worse than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.29%
ROE -24.43%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-15.27%
ROA(5y)-11.53%
ROE(3y)-34.5%
ROE(5y)-25.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CMTL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMTL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • The Gross Margin of CMTL (30.34%) is worse than 79.17% of its industry peers.
  • 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 30.34%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.54%
GM growth 5Y-6.99%
CMTL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMTL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CMTL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • CMTL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CMTL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CMTL Yearly Shares OutstandingCMTL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
CMTL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMTL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • CMTL has an Altman-Z score of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that CMTL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CMTL has a Altman-Z score (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CMTL has a debt to FCF ratio of 18.12. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CMTL would need 18.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CMTL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 18.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMTL outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • CMTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating CMTL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.78, CMTL is doing worse than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 18.12
Altman-Z 1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.65%
CMTL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMTL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • CMTL has a Current Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that CMTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.70, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that CMTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CMTL's Quick ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMTL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 1.27
CMTL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMTL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CMTL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 38.85%, which is quite impressive.
  • Looking at the last year, CMTL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CMTL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%85.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
Revenue growth 3Y0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.12%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.17% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • CMTL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y52.23%
EPS Next 2Y26.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CMTL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMTL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M
CMTL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMTL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 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 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMTL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMTL is cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMTL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.26
EV/EBITDA 15.42
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 more expensive valuation may be justified as CMTL's earnings are expected to grow with 26.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CMTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%.
  • CMTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.77. CMTL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMTL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CMTL decreases each year by -57.88%.
  • CMTL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-57.88%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CMTL Yearly Dividends per shareCMTL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • CMTL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-0.21%
EPS Next 2Y26.17%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

NASDAQ:CMTL (2/13/2026, 8:00:25 PM)

After market: 5.86 0 (0%)

5.86

+0.16 (+2.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)12-11
Earnings (Next)03-10
Inst Owners45.7%
Inst Owner Change-99.23%
Ins Owners5.37%
Ins Owner Change4.71%
Market Cap173.69M
Revenue(TTM)494.76M
Net Income(TTM)-68.17M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.12 (4.44%)
Short Float %2.88%
Short Ratio2.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-57.88%
DP-0.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)49.52%
Min EPS beat(2)44.3%
Max EPS beat(2)54.75%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)31.07%
Min EPS beat(4)12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)54.75%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-158.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-115.9%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-193.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.14%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.14%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.42%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.71%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)20%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.35
P/FCF 14.26
P/OCF 8.04
P/B 0.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.42
EPS(TTM)-0.96
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.84
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.41
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)0.73
OCFY12.43%
SpS16.69
BVpS9.41
TBVpS-3.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.29%
ROE -24.43%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 30.34%
FCFM 2.46%
ROA(3y)-15.27%
ROA(5y)-11.53%
ROE(3y)-34.5%
ROE(5y)-25.15%
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-11.54%
GM growth 5Y-6.99%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 18.12
Debt/EBITDA 9.52
Cap/Depr 29.32%
Cap/Sales 1.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 94.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.7
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 1
F-Score6
WACC12.65%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)39.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%85.83%
EPS Next Y52.23%
EPS Next 2Y26.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.89%
Revenue growth 3Y0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.12%
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.51%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y84.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year127.99%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.94%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y268.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS / CMTL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CMTL.


What is the valuation status of COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) stock?

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CMTL stock?

The financial health rating of COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) is 2 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) is expected to grow by 52.23% in the next year.