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COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS (CMTL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

2.87  -0.01 (-0.35%)

After market: 2.73 -0.14 (-4.88%)

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Overall CMTL gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. We evaluated CMTL against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CMTL have multiple concerns. CMTL has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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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.
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

CMTL has a Return On Assets of -39.05%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMTL underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CMTL has a worse Return On Equity (-102.73%) than 74.00% 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 88.00% of its industry peers.
CMTL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
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 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.
CMTL has a Altman-Z score of 0.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMTL underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that CMTL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.23, CMTL is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.27
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.96%
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.
CMTL has a Current ratio of 0.74. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CMTL underperforms 94.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.53 indicates that CMTL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMTL (0.53) is worse than 94.00% 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

The earnings per share for CMTL have decreased strongly by -470.69% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CMTL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -12.02% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 75.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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-10.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.09%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.62%
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

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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMTL's earnings are expected to grow with 75.44% in the coming years.
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

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 3.53. CMTL pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, 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

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 (7/11/2025, 8:01:09 PM)

After market: 2.73 -0.14 (-4.88%)

2.87

-0.01 (-0.35%)

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GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)06-09 2025-06-09/amc
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Inst Owners46.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.32%
Ins Owner Change4.35%
Market Cap84.38M
Analysts80
Price Target4.59 (59.93%)
Short Float %4.91%
Short Ratio4.7
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)-10%
PT rev (3m)-10%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-594.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-594.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.53%
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 0.3
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
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
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 Turnover0.66
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
WACC10.96%
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-10.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.09%
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-87.18%
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