(VSAT) ViaSat - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ •
Country: United States •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US92552V1008
Stock: Satellite, Broadband, Terminals, Cybersecurity, Satellites
Total Rating 55
Risk 61
Buy Signal -0.91
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 89.7% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -13.4% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 2.26 |
| Alpha | 340.04 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 2.130 |
| Beta Downside | 2.969 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 85.53% |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.16 |
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Risks
Technicals:
volatile
Description: VSAT ViaSat March 02, 2026
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) delivers a broad portfolio of satellite-based broadband, narrowband, and communications solutions for commercial, government, and defense customers. Its operations are split between Communication Services and Defense & Advanced Technologies, covering everything from in-flight Wi-Fi and rural internet access to tactical ISR, L-band terminals, and multi-orbit satellite platforms (GEO, MEO, LEO).
In its most recent fiscal year, Viasat reported revenue of $2.48 billion, a 12% year-over-year increase driven by strong growth in its in-flight connectivity and defense contracts. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15% and ended the year with a $1.2 billion commercial backlog, highlighting sustained demand for its next-generation satellite services. Additionally, Viasat’s newly launched Viasat-3 GEO satellite and the upcoming LEO constellation are expected to expand capacity by 30% and support the rollout of direct-to-device broadband in underserved markets.
For a deeper dive into VSAT’s valuation metrics and how these trends may affect its outlook, consider exploring the analysis on ValueRay.
Headlines to watch out for
- Satellite broadband service subscriber growth drives Communication Services revenue
- Defense contracts for advanced technologies secure revenue
- In-flight connectivity market expansion boosts service demand
- Satellite launch failures or delays increase operational costs
- Regulatory changes in spectrum allocation impact service delivery
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income: -339.0m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.09 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 10.88 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 30.40% < 20% (prev 27.89%; Δ 2.51% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.11 > 3% & CFO 1.57b > Net Income -339.0m |
| Net Debt (5.87b) to EBITDA (1.62b): 3.62 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 2.13 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (131.6m) vs 12m ago 2.05% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 31.92% > 18% (prev 0.32%; Δ 3.16k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 30.26% > 50% (prev 28.99%; Δ 1.27% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 0.78 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.62b / Interest Expense TTM 375.1m) |
Altman Z'' 0.61
| A: 0.09 (Total Current Assets 2.65b - Total Current Liabilities 1.25b) / Total Assets 14.91b |
| B: -0.03 (Retained Earnings -418.4m / Total Assets 14.91b) |
| C: 0.02 (EBIT TTM 291.5m / Avg Total Assets 15.26b) |
| D: -0.04 (Book Value of Equity -444.6m / Total Liabilities 10.28b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 0.61 = B |
Beneish M -3.06
| DSRI: 1.10 (Receivables 749.4m/670.5m, Revenue 4.62b/4.52b) |
| GMI: 1.01 (GM 31.92% / 32.08%) |
| AQI: 0.99 (AQ_t 0.30 / AQ_t-1 0.31) |
| SGI: 1.02 (Revenue 4.62b / 4.52b) |
| TATA: -0.13 (NI -339.0m - CFO 1.57b) / TA 14.91b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -3.06 (Cap -4..+1) = AA |
What is the price of VSAT shares?
As of March 22, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 46.39 with a total of 4,308,442 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.54%, over one month by -0.24%, over three months by +25.45% and over the past year by +383.23%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.54%, over one month by -0.24%, over three months by +25.45% and over the past year by +383.23%.
Is VSAT a buy, sell or hold?
ViaSat has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.56.
Therefor, it is recommend to hold VSAT.
- StrongBuy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the VSAT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 45.6 | -1.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 45.6 | -1.8% |
VSAT Fundamental Data Overview March 21, 2026
P/E Forward = 144.9275
P/S = 1.5337
P/B = 1.4443
P/EG = 0.2586
Revenue TTM = 4.62b USD
EBIT TTM = 291.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.62b USD
Long Term Debt = 6.24b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 105.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 7.22b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 5.87b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.95b USD (7.08b + Debt 7.22b - CCE 1.35b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.78 (Ebit TTM 291.5m / Interest Expense TTM 375.1m)
EV/FCF = 9.82x (Enterprise Value 12.95b / FCF TTM 1.32b)
FCF Yield = 10.18% (FCF TTM 1.32b / Enterprise Value 12.95b)
FCF Margin = 28.56% (FCF TTM 1.32b / Revenue TTM 4.62b)
Net Margin = -7.34% (Net Income TTM -339.0m / Revenue TTM 4.62b)
Gross Margin = 31.92% ((Revenue TTM 4.62b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.14b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 27.13% (prev 33.74%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.87 (Enterprise Value 12.95b / Total Assets 14.91b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.21% (Interest Expense 87.5m / Debt 7.22b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 230.3m (EBIT 291.5m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 2.13 (Total Current Assets 2.65b / Total Current Liabilities 1.25b)
Debt / Equity = 1.58 (Debt 7.22b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.57b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.62 (Net Debt 5.87b / EBITDA 1.62b)
Debt / FCF = 4.45 (Net Debt 5.87b / FCF TTM 1.32b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.55b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -2.22% (Net Income -339.0m / Total Assets 14.91b)
RoE = -7.45% (Net Income TTM -339.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.55b)
RoCE = 2.70% (EBIT 291.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 4.55b + L.T.Debt 6.24b))
RoIC = 2.06% (NOPAT 230.3m / Invested Capital 11.17b)
WACC = 7.30% (E(7.08b)/V(14.30b) * Re(13.76%) + D(7.22b)/V(14.30b) * Rd(1.21%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 13.76% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.56%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.32% ; FCFF base≈1.32b ; Y1≈1.05b ; Y5≈710.2m
[DCF] Fair Price = 68.05 (EV 15.11b - Net Debt 5.87b = Equity 9.24b / Shares 135.8m; r=7.30% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -24.12% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: 0.97 | EPS CAGR: 32.41% | SUE: 3.04 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 85.40 | Revenue CAGR: 18.78% | SUE: -0.44 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.17 | Chg7d=-0.015 | Chg30d=-0.015 | Revisions Net=+1 | Analysts=2
EPS next Year (2027-03-31): EPS=0.64 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.365 | Revisions Net=-1 | Growth EPS=-50.4% | Growth Revenue=+3.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +1.00 (1 Up / 0 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)
P/S = 1.5337
P/B = 1.4443
P/EG = 0.2586
Revenue TTM = 4.62b USD
EBIT TTM = 291.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.62b USD
Long Term Debt = 6.24b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 105.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 7.22b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 5.87b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.95b USD (7.08b + Debt 7.22b - CCE 1.35b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 0.78 (Ebit TTM 291.5m / Interest Expense TTM 375.1m)
EV/FCF = 9.82x (Enterprise Value 12.95b / FCF TTM 1.32b)
FCF Yield = 10.18% (FCF TTM 1.32b / Enterprise Value 12.95b)
FCF Margin = 28.56% (FCF TTM 1.32b / Revenue TTM 4.62b)
Net Margin = -7.34% (Net Income TTM -339.0m / Revenue TTM 4.62b)
Gross Margin = 31.92% ((Revenue TTM 4.62b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.14b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 27.13% (prev 33.74%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.87 (Enterprise Value 12.95b / Total Assets 14.91b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.21% (Interest Expense 87.5m / Debt 7.22b)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 230.3m (EBIT 291.5m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 2.13 (Total Current Assets 2.65b / Total Current Liabilities 1.25b)
Debt / Equity = 1.58 (Debt 7.22b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.57b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.62 (Net Debt 5.87b / EBITDA 1.62b)
Debt / FCF = 4.45 (Net Debt 5.87b / FCF TTM 1.32b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.55b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -2.22% (Net Income -339.0m / Total Assets 14.91b)
RoE = -7.45% (Net Income TTM -339.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.55b)
RoCE = 2.70% (EBIT 291.5m / Capital Employed (Equity 4.55b + L.T.Debt 6.24b))
RoIC = 2.06% (NOPAT 230.3m / Invested Capital 11.17b)
WACC = 7.30% (E(7.08b)/V(14.30b) * Re(13.76%) + D(7.22b)/V(14.30b) * Rd(1.21%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 13.76% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.56%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.32% ; FCFF base≈1.32b ; Y1≈1.05b ; Y5≈710.2m
[DCF] Fair Price = 68.05 (EV 15.11b - Net Debt 5.87b = Equity 9.24b / Shares 135.8m; r=7.30% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -24.12% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: 0.97 | EPS CAGR: 32.41% | SUE: 3.04 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 85.40 | Revenue CAGR: 18.78% | SUE: -0.44 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=0.17 | Chg7d=-0.015 | Chg30d=-0.015 | Revisions Net=+1 | Analysts=2
EPS next Year (2027-03-31): EPS=0.64 | Chg7d=+0.000 | Chg30d=+0.365 | Revisions Net=-1 | Growth EPS=-50.4% | Growth Revenue=+3.6%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +1.00 (1 Up / 0 Down within 30d for Next Quarter)