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KVH Industries Inc(KVHI)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.04
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KVHI

10/26/2026: KVHI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

KVH Industries is a specialized provider of mobile satellite connectivity and high-precision inertial navigation systems for maritime and defense applications. The company is currently working to pivot its connectivity segment toward multi-orbit platforms while scaling its inertial sensor technology for autonomous systems. Its main strengths include a long-standing defense presence and specialized navigation expertise, but it faces significant risks from LEO satellite disruption and cyclical maritime market demand. Given these headwinds and the lack of a dividend, the stock may best suit investors comfortable with volatility and the potential for long-term growth in navigation technology. Investors should monitor the adoption rate of new antenna products and defense-sector contract wins.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth depends on the successful scaling of inertial sensor technology and stabilized connectivity revenue.
Momentum investorWeak fitCurrent market signals suggest the stock is in a period of transition rather than strong upward momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive if the market underestimates the long-term value of the inertial business.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits volatility associated with technological disruption and cyclical industry exposure.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock price is sensitive to competitive shifts in satellite technology.
Valuation riskMediumFuture valuation depends on capturing market share in new, unproven autonomous navigation sectors.
Competition risk (LEO satellite competition)HighNew LEO constellations pose a significant threat to traditional maritime VSAT hardware revenue.
Business qualityMediumThe company maintains strong engineering talent but faces revenue model challenges.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments provide no cushion for income investors.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on transitioning the business model while maintaining current defense contracts.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.43%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KVHI has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+33.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.8%) are partially offset by slightly negative revenue growth (-2.5%), weak profitability (net margin -6.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KVHI's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 66.8%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is KVHI's strongest growth driver at +147.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+33.2%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-2.5%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 73.0% and approximately 63.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 22.78% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Black Diamond Capital Management I, LLLP 19.34%
BlackRock Inc 5.50%
Systematic Financial Management LP 4.81%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.78%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 3.12%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KVHI generates approximately $248 of gross profit, $-101 of operating income, and $88 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.74%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KVHI has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 127.71M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7
Volume (30-day avg) 98.1K shares
Beta 0.41
52 Weeks Range 5.09 - 13.00
Updated Date 10/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.09 - 13.00
Updated Date 10/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.3

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Mobile ConnectivityHardware sales (VSAT antennas) and recurring airtime service revenue.This is the company's established but increasingly pressured revenue stream from maritime connectivity.
Inertial NavigationFOGs, IMUs, and tactical navigation sensors for military and commercial use.This is a key growth area focusing on high-tech guidance systems for autonomous vehicles and defense.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 37.59
Enterprise Value 70.84M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02
Enterprise Value 70.84M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.57
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.38
Shares Outstanding 18.14M
Shares Floating 11.52M
Shares Outstanding 18.14M
Shares Floating 11.52M
Percent Insiders 22.78
Percent Institutions 73.02

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)

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