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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CMTL - US2058262096 - Common Stock

3.06 USD
+0.03 (+0.99%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 8:20:56 PM
3 USD
-0.06 (-1.96%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 8:20:56 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

CMTL gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CMTL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CMTL does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMTL has reported negative net income.
CMTL had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CMTL always reported negative net income.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -27.57%, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMTL has a Return On Equity of -69.48%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMTL underperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.57%
ROE -69.48%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

CMTL has a worse Gross Margin (25.60%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMTL has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CMTL so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.6%
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 2015 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.
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 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

CMTL has an Altman-Z score of 0.72. 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 0.72, CMTL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.71 indicates that CMTL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CMTL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMTL underperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.72
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.71 indicates that CMTL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.71, CMTL is not doing good in the industry: 64.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMTL has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CMTL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMTL has a Quick ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.27
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 2025 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 -3316.67%.
Looking at the last year, CMTL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.56% in the last year.
CMTL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3316.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.56%
Revenue growth 3Y0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%3.31%

3.2 Future

CMTL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 44.90% yearly.
CMTL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.29%
EPS Next 2Y44.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
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 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMTL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMTL. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
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

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 44.90% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y44.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CMTL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, CMTL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMTL pays more dividend than 91.67% 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 -57.88%.
CMTL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 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.
DP-0.08%
EPS Next 2Y44.9%
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 2025 0 50M -50M -100M -150M -200M

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

NASDAQ:CMTL (11/28/2025, 8:20:56 PM)

After market: 3 -0.06 (-1.96%)

3.06

+0.03 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners41.28%
Inst Owner Change13.4%
Ins Owners5.34%
Ins Owner Change4.9%
Market Cap90.61M
Revenue(TTM)499.53M
Net Income(TTM)-204.25M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.12 (100%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio4.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.23%
Yearly Dividend0.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-57.88%
DP-0.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)28.75%
Min EPS beat(2)13.21%
Max EPS beat(2)44.3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-156.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-694.73%
Max EPS beat(4)44.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-166.04%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-149.34%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-197.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.14%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.14%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.49%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
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)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.18
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.31
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.05
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.28
OCFYN/A
SpS16.87
BVpS9.93
TBVpS-2.83
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -27.57%
ROE -69.48%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 25.6%
FCFM 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
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.71
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 25.55%
Cap/Sales 1.71%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 0.72
F-Score2
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)-3316.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%28.57%
EPS Next Y40.29%
EPS Next 2Y44.9%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.56%
Revenue growth 3Y0.91%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.13%
Sales Q2Q%3.31%
Revenue Next Year-1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.77%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-386.61%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year130.57%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y75.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y84.78%
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 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 2 / 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 -0.08%.