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COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

5.7  +0.01 (+0.18%)

After market: 5.78 +0.08 (+1.4%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to COMM. COMM was compared to 50 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. COMM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. COMM scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

COMM had positive earnings in the past year.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
COMM had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years COMM had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of COMM (10.14%) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
COMM's Return On Invested Capital of 7.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. COMM outperforms 78.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for COMM is significantly below the industry average of 13.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.31%) for COMM is below the current ROIC(7.59%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

COMM's Profit Margin of 16.03% is amongst the best of the industry. COMM outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.06%, COMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 40.03%, COMM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
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

COMM has an Altman-Z score of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that COMM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.34, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of COMM is 31.62, which is on the high side as it means it would take COMM, 31.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
COMM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 31.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COMM outperforms 42.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.62
Altman-Z 0.34
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC6.78%
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

COMM has a Current Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that COMM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
COMM has a better Current ratio (2.19) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.46. This is a normal value and indicates that COMM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
COMM has a Quick ratio (1.46) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
Measured over the past years, COMM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -28.92% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, COMM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.15% in the last year.
The Revenue for COMM have been decreasing by -12.81% on average. This is quite bad
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.23% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
COMM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y132.12%
EPS Next 2Y77.37%
EPS Next 3Y42.23%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.92%
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

COMM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.34.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of COMM indicates a rather cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 92.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
COMM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
COMM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.65.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
COMM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.34
Fwd PE 4.65
COMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

84.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COMM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.39
EV/EBITDA 8.35
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

COMM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of COMM 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)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.37%
EPS Next 3Y42.23%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

COMM does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC

NASDAQ:COMM (6/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.78 +0.08 (+1.4%)

5.7

+0.01 (+0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)05-01 2025-05-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Inst Owners89.31%
Inst Owner Change2.97%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change10.8%
Market Cap1.23B
Analysts47.69
Price Target4.9 (-14.04%)
Short Float %6.32%
Short Ratio2.34
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)101.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)103.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.34
Fwd PE 4.65
P/S 0.26
P/FCF 5.39
P/OCF 4.68
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.35
EPS(TTM)0.61
EY10.7%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY21.52%
FCF(TTM)1.06
FCFY18.56%
OCF(TTM)1.22
OCFY21.37%
SpS21.93
BVpS-6.02
TBVpS-24.73
PEG (NY)0.07
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 0.34
F-Score6
WACC6.78%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Y132.12%
EPS Next 2Y77.37%
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 Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y6.92%
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%