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COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:COMM - US20337X1090 - Common Stock

16.2111 USD
+0.29 (+1.83%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 1:07:07 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall COMM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated COMM against 48 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

In the past year COMM was profitable.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years COMM always reported negative net income.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 has a better Return On Assets (9.66%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
COMM has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: COMM outperforms 75.00% 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 13.68%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.31%) for COMM is below the current ROIC(7.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.66%
ROE N/A
ROIC 7.73%
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 has a better Profit Margin (15.74%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of COMM (13.56%) is better than 85.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
COMM has a Gross Margin of 40.94%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: COMM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of COMM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.56%
PM (TTM) 15.74%
GM 40.94%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so COMM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for COMM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, COMM has more shares outstanding
COMM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that COMM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.52, COMM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 29.22. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COMM would need 29.22 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 29.22, COMM is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 29.22
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.38%
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 2.18 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.18, COMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM has a Quick Ratio of 1.47. 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 (1.47) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.47
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 91.89%, which is quite impressive.
COMM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -28.92% yearly.
Looking at the last year, COMM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.39% in the last year.
COMM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -12.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)91.89%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 68.52% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y222.74%
EPS Next 2Y98.89%
EPS Next 3Y68.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.83, COMM is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, COMM is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of COMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.90), we can say COMM is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.51, the valuation of COMM can be described as very reasonable.
93.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of COMM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.52), we can say COMM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.83
Fwd PE 10.51
COMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCOMM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of COMM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: COMM is cheaper than 77.08% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, COMM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.47
EV/EBITDA 10.57
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COMM's earnings are expected to grow with 68.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y98.89%
EPS Next 3Y68.52%

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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 (9/3/2025, 1:07:07 PM)

16.2111

+0.29 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners90.11%
Inst Owner Change6.16%
Ins Owners2.32%
Ins Owner Change8.89%
Market Cap3.59B
Analysts48.57
Price Target16.07 (-0.87%)
Short Float %6.99%
Short Ratio1.89
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)97%
Min EPS beat(2)90.66%
Max EPS beat(2)103.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)162.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-115.91%
Max EPS beat(4)572.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)359.54%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)236.13%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)182.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.62%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.92%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.68%
PT rev (1m)208.82%
PT rev (3m)228.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)37.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)121.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)43.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.83
Fwd PE 10.51
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 14.47
P/OCF 12.38
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.57
EPS(TTM)0.71
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)1.54
Fwd EY9.52%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY6.91%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY8.08%
SpS21.45
BVpS-5.32
TBVpS-23.56
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.66%
ROE N/A
ROCE 9.78%
ROIC 7.73%
ROICexc 8.46%
ROICexgc 25.79%
OM 13.56%
PM (TTM) 15.74%
GM 40.94%
FCFM 5.22%
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 Turnover0.61
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 29.22
Debt/EBITDA 7.51
Cap/Depr 13.11%
Cap/Sales 0.89%
Interest Coverage 0.96
Cash Conversion 30.06%
Profit Quality 33.16%
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score6
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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)91.89%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%29.41%
EPS Next Y222.74%
EPS Next 2Y98.89%
EPS Next 3Y68.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%0.09%
Revenue Next Year10.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.85%
Revenue Next 3Y9.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y35.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y17.23%
EBIT Next Year52.07%
EBIT Next 3Y14.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-19.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.83%
OCF growth 1Y-25.55%
OCF growth 3Y30.71%
OCF growth 5Y-14.46%