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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CMTL - US2058262096 - Common Stock

2.84 USD
-0.05 (-1.73%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CMTL scores 1 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.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMTL has reported negative net income.
In the past year CMTL has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
CMTL had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CMTL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

With a Return On Assets value of -39.05%, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 85.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of CMTL (-102.73%) is worse than 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -39.05%
ROE -102.73%
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

CMTL has a worse Gross Margin (23.08%) than 87.50% 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 23.08%
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.
CMTL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMTL has been increased compared to 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 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

CMTL has an Altman-Z score of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that CMTL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.27, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMTL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMTL (0.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.27
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.84%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that CMTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.74, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 95.83% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMTL has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. 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 Quick ratio of 0.53. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMTL underperforms 95.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.53
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

CMTL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -470.69%.
The Revenue for CMTL has decreased by -12.02% in the past year. This is quite bad
CMTL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.26% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-470.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-190%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.26%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CMTL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 75.44% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-3028%
EPS Next 2Y-351.66%
EPS Next 3Y75.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.62%
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 2014 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 2014 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

CMTL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
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 50 100 150

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

CMTL's earnings are expected to grow with 75.44% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-351.66%
EPS Next 3Y75.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%, CMTL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.44, CMTL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMTL pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMTL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%

5.2 History

The dividend of CMTL decreases each year by -52.96%.
CMTL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

CMTL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-0.28%
EPS Next 2Y-351.66%
EPS Next 3Y75.44%
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

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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

NASDAQ:CMTL (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

2.84

-0.05 (-1.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners41.28%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.34%
Ins Owner Change4.6%
Market Cap83.50M
Revenue(TTM)495.35M
Net Income(TTM)-293297000
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.12 (115.49%)
Short Float %4.27%
Short Ratio6.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-52.96%
DP-0.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.61%
Min EPS beat(2)12.02%
Max EPS beat(2)13.21%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-335.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.73%
Max EPS beat(4)13.21%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-162.76%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-166.64%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-200.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.06%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.41%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.64%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)33.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.29
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.36
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.99
OCFYN/A
SpS16.85
BVpS9.71
TBVpS-3.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -39.05%
ROE -102.73%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 23.08%
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
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-7.53%
GM growth 5Y-4.61%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 32.01%
Cap/Sales 2.16%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.74
Quick Ratio 0.53
Altman-Z 0.27
F-Score3
WACC10.84%
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)-470.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-190%
EPS Next Y-3028%
EPS Next 2Y-351.66%
EPS Next 3Y75.44%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.42%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.26%
Sales Q2Q%-1.01%
Revenue Next Year-10.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2340.15%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-88.86%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-49.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-342.97%
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 1 / 10 to CMTL.


What is the valuation status for CMTL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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.


How financially healthy is COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS?

The financial health rating of COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CMTL stock?

The dividend rating of COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -0.28%.