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Comtech Telecommunications Corp(CMTL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$1.18
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CMTL

10/09/2026: CMTL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp is a specialized provider of mission-critical communication technologies, focusing on satellite ground equipment and 911 emergency response services. The company benefits from a solid position within government and defense markets, where its high-reliability products remain in consistent demand. While the company is working to improve operational efficiency and streamline its business, investors should remain cautious regarding its history of inconsistent profitability and reliance on specific government contracts. The investment story centers on the company’s ability to successfully execute its turnaround plan and capitalize on the growing 5G and satellite-to-cellular infrastructure markets. This stock may suit investors willing to tolerate volatility in exchange for exposure to essential, technology-heavy niche segments.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company targets growth in 5G and satellite markets but has faced inconsistent execution.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks sustained upward momentum required for a momentum strategy.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive during downturns, but underlying earnings stability remains a primary concern.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe current focus on capital preservation and debt reduction limits dividend attractiveness.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational restructuring risks make this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighFrequent fluctuations in business performance often lead to significant swings in stock price.
Valuation riskMediumMarket sentiment toward small-cap tech and defense contractors can cause valuation compression.
Competition riskHighAggressive competition from larger satellite and defense players threatens market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is critical, operational consistency across business units has historically been uneven.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not currently offer a reliable dividend yield for income-focused investors.
Execution riskHighSuccessful implementation of the current strategic turnaround plan is essential for future shareholder value.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.38%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CMTL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CMTL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-55.3%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -3.4%), negative revenue growth (-7.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CMTL's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 15.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CMTL's strongest growth driver at +75.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-7.6%, negative) and earnings growth (-55.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 45.7% and approximately 92.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 2.74% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Qvt Financial LP 5.59%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.36%
Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC 4.16%
Needham Investment Management, LLC 3.03%
TCW Group Inc 2.43%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CMTL generates approximately $256 of gross profit, $-278 of operating income, and $-34 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.05%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CMTL has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 35.35M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.25
Volume (30-day avg) 277.8K shares
Beta 1.58
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 6.21
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 6.21
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.21

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Satellite & Space CommunicationsAmplifiers, modems, and networking gear for satellite earth stations.This is a specialized hardware business that benefits from increased global satellite activity.
Terrestrial & Wireless Network Solutions911 routing services and wireless networking infrastructure.This provides steadier, service-based revenue linked to essential emergency infrastructure.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.29
Enterprise Value 476.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08
Enterprise Value 476.91M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.05
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.53
Shares Outstanding 29.96M
Shares Floating 27.66M
Shares Outstanding 29.96M
Shares Floating 27.66M
Percent Insiders 2.74
Percent Institutions 45.74

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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