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COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:COMM - Nasdaq - US20337X1090 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

7.85  +0.13 (+1.68%)

Premarket: 7.9 +0.05 (+0.64%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, COMM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. COMM was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While COMM is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. COMM is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

COMM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year COMM had a positive cash flow from operations.
COMM had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
COMM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCOMM 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 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

COMM's Return On Assets of 10.14% is amongst the best of the industry. COMM outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.59%. This is in the better half of the industry: COMM outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
COMM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.31%. This is significantly below the industry average of 14.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.59%) for COMM is above the 3 year average (3.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.14%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.59%
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
COMM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCOMM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of COMM (16.03%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
COMM's Operating Margin of 13.06% is amongst the best of the industry. COMM outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
COMM has a Gross Margin of 40.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COMM outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
COMM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.06%
PM (TTM) 16.03%
GM 40.03%
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
COMM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCOMM 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

COMM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
COMM has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, COMM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
COMM Yearly Shares OutstandingCOMM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
COMM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCOMM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.37, we must say that COMM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of COMM (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COMM would need 31.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COMM (31.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.62
Altman-Z 0.37
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.17%
COMM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCOMM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.19 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
COMM has a Current ratio of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: COMM outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that COMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.46, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.46
COMM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCOMM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

COMM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 177.27%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for COMM have been decreasing by -28.92% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -4.15% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, COMM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -12.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)177.27%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%275%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%-4.81%

3.2 Future

COMM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 42.23% yearly.
COMM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y124.27%
EPS Next 2Y73.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
COMM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCOMM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B
COMM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCOMM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.87 indicates a correct valuation of COMM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COMM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of COMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.54), we can say COMM is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.68, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of COMM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 97.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.44), we can say COMM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.87
Fwd PE 6.68
COMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COMM is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.42
EV/EBITDA 8.84
COMM Per share dataCOMM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
COMM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
COMM's earnings are expected to grow with 42.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y73.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for COMM!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC

NASDAQ:COMM (7/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

Premarket: 7.9 +0.05 (+0.64%)

7.85

+0.13 (+1.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Inst Owners89.31%
Inst Owner Change0.45%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change10.93%
Market Cap1.70B
Analysts47.69
Price Target5.2 (-33.76%)
Short Float %6.63%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)337.81%
Min EPS beat(2)103.34%
Max EPS beat(2)572.27%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)720.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-115.91%
Max EPS beat(4)2322.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)342.04%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)231.78%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)176.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.46%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.69%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.62%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.64%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.3%
PT rev (1m)6.25%
PT rev (3m)-6.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)12.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.87
Fwd PE 6.68
P/S 0.36
P/FCF 7.42
P/OCF 6.44
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.84
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY7.77%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY14.98%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY13.47%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY15.52%
SpS21.93
BVpS-6.02
TBVpS-24.73
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.14%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.61%
ROIC 7.59%
ROICexc 8.22%
ROICexgc 25.63%
OM 13.06%
PM (TTM) 16.03%
GM 40.03%
FCFM 4.82%
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
ROICexc(3y)3.52%
ROICexc(5y)2.85%
ROICexgc(3y)10.08%
ROICexgc(5y)9.58%
ROCE(3y)4.18%
ROCE(5y)3.41%
ROICexcg growth 3Y5.33%
ROICexcg growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.3%
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.62
Debt/EBITDA 7.57
Cap/Depr 10.36%
Cap/Sales 0.73%
Interest Coverage 0.95
Cash Conversion 27.59%
Profit Quality 30.08%
Current Ratio 2.19
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 0.37
F-Score6
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)10.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)177.27%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%275%
EPS Next Y124.27%
EPS Next 2Y73.64%
EPS Next 3Y42.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%-4.81%
Revenue Next Year5.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.98%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y66.74%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y17.23%
EBIT Next Year46.6%
EBIT Next 3Y16.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y226.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.83%
OCF growth 1Y66.5%
OCF growth 3Y30.71%
OCF growth 5Y-14.46%