KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:KVHI - US4827381017 - Common Stock
5.63 USD
-0.11 (-1.92%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KVHI. KVHI was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While KVHI has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. KVHI has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KVHI has reported negative net income.
KVHI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KVHI reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years KVHI reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.14%, KVHI is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KVHI (-4.54%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.14% | ||
| ROE | -4.54% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.35%
ROA(5y)-4.35%
ROE(3y)-1.02%
ROE(5y)-5.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KVHI has a worse Gross Margin (30.55%) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KVHI has declined.
KVHI does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.55% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.47%
GM growth 5Y-2.92%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KVHI does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for KVHI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KVHI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KVHI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
KVHI has an Altman-Z score of 6.13. This indicates that KVHI is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KVHI (6.13) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for KVHI. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.13 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
KVHI has a Current Ratio of 9.39. This indicates that KVHI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KVHI has a better Current ratio (9.39) than 97.92% of its industry peers.
KVHI has a Quick Ratio of 7.85. This indicates that KVHI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 7.85, KVHI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 67.52% over the past year.
The Revenue for KVHI has decreased by -11.87% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, KVHI shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)67.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%-7.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 45.23% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KVHI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.32%
EPS Next 2Y45.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KVHI reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 91.99 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KVHI.
60.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KVHI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KVHI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say KVHI is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 91.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KVHI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KVHI is more expensive than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 485.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KVHI's earnings are expected to grow with 45.23% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KVHI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:KVHI (8/29/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
5.63
-0.11 (-1.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.17%
Inst Owner Change-7.51%
Ins Owners16.89%
Ins Owner Change0.8%
Market Cap109.78M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.34%
Short Ratio1.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-120.59%
Max EPS beat(2)109.8%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-116.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-439.22%
Max EPS beat(4)109.8%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-427.27%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-226.38%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-159.64%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-12.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.88%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.13%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.93%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)200%
EPS NQ rev (3m)200%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 91.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 485.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
EPS(TTM)-0.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY1.09%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.21%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY5.56%
SpS5.53
BVpS7.1
TBVpS7.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.14% | ||
| ROE | -4.54% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.55% | ||
| FCFM | 0.21% |
ROA(3y)-1.35%
ROA(5y)-4.35%
ROE(3y)-1.02%
ROE(5y)-5.45%
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-2.47%
GM growth 5Y-2.92%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 49.8% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 9.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.13 |
F-Score7
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)82.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)99.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)67.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%102.5%
EPS Next Y76.32%
EPS Next 2Y45.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%-7.15%
Revenue Next Year-4.37%
Revenue Next 2Y4.48%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y62.56%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year191.05%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y110.09%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-31.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A