(VSAT) ViaSat - Ratings and Ratios
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VSAT EPS (Earnings per Share)
VSAT Revenue
Description: VSAT ViaSat
Viasat, Inc. is a leading provider of broadband and communications products and services, operating globally with a presence in the US and international markets. The companys diverse portfolio includes satellite-based broadband and narrowband communications solutions, broadband services, and space system solutions for various orbits.
Key areas of focus for Viasat include in-flight connectivity, military and government communications, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, and enterprise connectivity solutions. The company also offers a range of products and services related to networking, cybersecurity, and information assurance, including high-assurance internet protocol encryption solutions and government satellite communication systems.
From a performance perspective, Viasats stock has shown significant growth, with a 52-week high of $24.49 and a 52-week low of $6.83, indicating a potential for volatility. With a market capitalization of $2.72 billion, the companys financials are critical to understanding its investment potential. Notably, Viasats Return on Equity (ROE) is -11.43%, suggesting that the company may be facing challenges in generating profits from shareholder equity.
To further evaluate Viasats investment potential, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Revenue Growth, EBITDA Margin, and Debt-to-Equity Ratio can be examined. A review of these metrics can provide insights into the companys operational efficiency, financial health, and ability to generate cash flows. For instance, a high Debt-to-Equity Ratio may indicate that Viasat is heavily leveraged, which could impact its ability to invest in growth initiatives or weather economic downturns.
In terms of growth prospects, Viasats involvement in emerging technologies such as 5G, Internet-of-Things (IoT), and direct-to-device communications could be significant drivers. The companys focus on developing commercial communication satellite products and orchestrating sovereign and multi-orbit solutions may also present opportunities for expansion. As the demand for high-speed connectivity and secure communications continues to grow, Viasats position in the market may be an important factor in its future success.
VSAT Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 4,855m |
| Sub-Industry | Communications Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1996-12-03 |
VSAT Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 12.0% |
| Fundamental | 42.6% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 187% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.56 of 5 |
VSAT Dividends
Currently no dividends paidVSAT Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 85.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 72.5% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -84% |
| CAGR 5y | -2.16% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.03 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.04 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.04 |
| Alpha | 213.22 |
| Beta | 1.211 |
| Volatility | 85.41% |
| Current Volume | 1641.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2468k |
| Stop Loss | 33.1 (-7.3%) |
| Signal | -0.02 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (-598.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 273.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.01 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 5.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 28.36% (prev 48.53%; Δ -20.17pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.02b > Net Income -598.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (5.84b) to EBITDA (1.21b) ratio: 4.84 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.11 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (131.6m) change vs 12m ago 3.95% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 32.51% (prev 31.75%; Δ 0.76pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 29.46% (prev 28.78%; Δ 0.68pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -0.41 (EBITDA TTM 1.21b / Interest Expense TTM 402.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.37
| (A) 0.09 = (Total Current Assets 2.46b - Total Current Liabilities 1.16b) / Total Assets 14.90b |
| (B) -0.03 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -382.0m / Total Assets 14.90b |
| (C) -0.01 = EBIT TTM -164.7m / Avg Total Assets 15.49b |
| (D) -0.04 = Book Value of Equity -403.6m / Total Liabilities 10.29b |
| Total Rating: 0.37 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 42.61
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 0.83% = 0.41 |
| 3. FCF Margin 1.94% = 0.48 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.54 = 1.42 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.84 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -6.68)% = -8.35 |
| 7. RoE -12.73% = -2.12 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 81.47% = 6.11 |
| 9. EPS Trend -26.81% = -1.34 |
What is the price of VSAT shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.85%, over one month by +20.53%, over three months by +140.99% and over the past year by +230.77%.
Is ViaSat a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of VSAT is around 39.64 USD . This means that VSAT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +11.07% (Margin of Safety).
Is VSAT a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the VSAT price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 26.1 | -26.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 26.1 | -26.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 42.9 | 20.1% |
Last update: 2025-10-18 03:56
VSAT Fundamental Data Overview
P/S = 1.0637
P/B = 0.9088
P/EG = 94.32
Beta = 1.211
Revenue TTM = 4.56b USD
EBIT TTM = -164.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.21b USD
Long Term Debt = 6.53b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 119.5m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 7.02b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 5.84b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 10.70b USD (4.85b + Debt 7.02b - CCE 1.18b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -0.41 (Ebit TTM -164.7m / Interest Expense TTM 402.2m)
FCF Yield = 0.83% (FCF TTM 88.4m / Enterprise Value 10.70b)
FCF Margin = 1.94% (FCF TTM 88.4m / Revenue TTM 4.56b)
Net Margin = -13.11% (Net Income TTM -598.5m / Revenue TTM 4.56b)
Gross Margin = 32.51% ((Revenue TTM 4.56b - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.08b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 34.96% (prev 31.85%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.72 (Enterprise Value 10.70b / Total Assets 14.90b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.23% (Interest Expense 86.1m / Debt 7.02b)
Taxrate = -14.74% (negative due to tax credits) (6.61m / -44.8m)
NOPAT = -188.9m (EBIT -164.7m * (1 - -14.74%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 2.11 (Total Current Assets 2.46b / Total Current Liabilities 1.16b)
Debt / Equity = 1.54 (Debt 7.02b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.56b)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.84 (Net Debt 5.84b / EBITDA 1.21b)
Debt / FCF = 66.09 (Net Debt 5.84b / FCF TTM 88.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.70b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -4.02% (Net Income -598.5m / Total Assets 14.90b)
RoE = -12.73% (Net Income TTM -598.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 4.70b)
RoCE = -1.47% (EBIT -164.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 4.70b + L.T.Debt 6.53b))
RoIC = -1.57% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -188.9m / Invested Capital 12.06b)
WACC = 5.12% (E(4.85b)/V(11.87b) * Re(10.48%) + D(7.02b)/V(11.87b) * Rd(1.23%) * (1-Tc(-0.15)))
Discount Rate = 10.48% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 2.56%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 73.73% ; FCFE base≈88.4m ; Y1≈107.7m ; Y5≈178.9m
Fair Price DCF = 15.12 (DCF Value 2.03b / Shares Outstanding 134.3m; 5y FCF grow 23.43% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -26.81 | EPS CAGR: 5.55% | SUE: 0.14 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 81.47 | Revenue CAGR: 23.41% | SUE: 0.79 | # QB: 0
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