KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:KVHI - US4827381017 - Common Stock
5.85 USD
+0.22 (+3.91%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KVHI. KVHI was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for KVHI as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. KVHI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KVHI had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KVHI had a positive cash flow from operations.
KVHI had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KVHI reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -4.14%, KVHI is not doing good in the industry: 64.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KVHI has a Return On Equity of -4.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KVHI outperforms 47.92% of its industry peers.
| 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 Gross Margin of 30.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KVHI underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
KVHI's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KVHI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KVHI has more shares outstanding
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.
KVHI has a Altman-Z score of 6.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. KVHI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
KVHI has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.13 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.24%
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's Current ratio of 9.39 is amongst the best of the industry. KVHI outperforms 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.
The Quick ratio of KVHI (7.85) is better than 97.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 9.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KVHI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 61.13%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, KVHI shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.01% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.34% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)61.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%-1.79%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KVHI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.35% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y98.18%
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.31, the valuation of KVHI can be described as expensive.
KVHI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.98. KVHI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KVHI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KVHI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 504.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KVHI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KVHI's earnings are expected to grow with 54.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KVHI!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:KVHI (11/18/2025, 8:21:13 PM)
5.85
+0.22 (+3.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.76%
Inst Owner Change30.87%
Ins Owners18.84%
Ins Owner Change1.12%
Market Cap114.08M
Revenue(TTM)113.83M
Net Income(TTM)-6.29M
Analysts82.86
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.64%
Short Ratio1.28
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)200%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)92.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 504.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.49 |
EPS(TTM)-0.38
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.2%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY5.35%
SpS5.53
BVpS7.1
TBVpS7.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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
WACC9.24%
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)61.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y98.18%
EPS Next 2Y54.35%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.34%
Sales Q2Q%-1.79%
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 Year190.66%
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
KVH INDUSTRIES INC / KVHI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KVHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KVHI.
What is the valuation status for KVHI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI) stock?
KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is KVH INDUSTRIES INC?
The financial health rating of KVH INDUSTRIES INC (KVHI) is 8 / 10.