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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $4.415 | Market Cap: $130.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $4.415
Market Cap: $130.8 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.3%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.9%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.9%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more.
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -145%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 163%
2   Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.1%
3   Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 84%
4   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -21%
5   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 102%
6   Key risks
CMTL key risks include [1] a fragile financial position strained by high debt obligations and a history of covenant breaches, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 9.3%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.9%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -90%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -145%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -9.3 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -1.9%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 163%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -4.1%
7 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 84%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -21%
9 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 102%
10 Key risks
CMTL key risks include [1] a fragile financial position strained by high debt obligations and a history of covenant breaches, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

CMTL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are the key points that could explain a 128% movement in Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) stock during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 26, 2025, based on the most recent available information: 1. Significant Improvement in Financial Performance and Turnaround Initiatives: Comtech Telecommunications demonstrated a turnaround with sequential improvements in its financial performance throughout fiscal year 2025. The company reported positive operating income and Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, a substantial improvement from prior losses. This positive momentum continued into the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which saw a significant increase in gross profit and a reduction in operating loss compared to the same period in the previous year. The appointment of Ken Traub as President and CEO in January 2025, alongside the initiation of a comprehensive transformation program focused on restoring financial health, likely fueled investor confidence in the company's future prospects.

2. Major Contract Wins and Renewals: Comtech secured several high-value contracts and renewals that contribute to a strong backlog and revenue visibility. In its first fiscal quarter of 2025 (ended October 31, 2024), the company was awarded a sole source contract exceeding $50 million by the U.S. Navy Information Warfare Systems Command. Additionally, it secured a contract renewal valued at over $30 million for enhanced 911 call routing services and a multi-year contract exceeding $19 million for location-based maintenance and support, both with major U.S. wireless carriers. Furthermore, the company's Allerium segment (formerly Terrestrial & Wireless Networks) secured a multi-year contract extension valued at over $130 million from its largest customer, announced in November 2025.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 72.8% change in CMTL stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 74.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)2.574.4472.76%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)495.35494.76-0.12%
P/S Multiple0.150.2774.26%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)29.4029.62-0.74%
Cumulative Contribution72.75%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMTL72.8% 
Market (SPY)4.9%39.6%
Sector (XLK)5.3%40.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 85.0% change in CMTL stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 86.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)2.404.4485.00%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)495.35494.76-0.12%
P/S Multiple0.140.2786.60%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)29.4029.62-0.74%
Cumulative Contribution84.99%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMTL85.0% 
Market (SPY)13.1%35.9%
Sector (XLK)16.7%34.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.2% change in CMTL stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 23.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)4.034.4410.17%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)540.40494.76-8.45%
P/S Multiple0.220.2723.17%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28.9429.62-2.35%
Cumulative Contribution10.11%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMTL10.2% 
Market (SPY)15.8%29.6%
Sector (XLK)22.2%33.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -62.8% change in CMTL stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a -60.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)11.954.44-62.85%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)500.62494.76-1.17%
P/S Multiple0.660.27-59.99%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27.8329.62-6.42%
Cumulative Contribution-63.00%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
CMTL-48.3% 
Market (SPY)48.3%23.5%
Sector (XLK)53.5%24.9%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
CMTL Return-40%17%-47%-30%-52%10%-87%
Peers Return-1%32%3%1%-9%69%109%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CMTL Win Rate42%58%42%42%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate50%68%50%52%53%62% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CMTL Max Drawdown-67%-2%-63%-37%-81%-69% 
Peers Max Drawdown-35%-5%-19%-24%-25%-18% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VSAT, LHX, MSI, IRDM, GD. See CMTL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCMTLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-74.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven298.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-68.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven217.1%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-42.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven72.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven235 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-63.0%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven169.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days1,480 days

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In The Past

Comtech Telecommunications's stock fell -74.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/11/2021. A -74.9% loss requires a 298.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)

Comtech Telecommunications Corp., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, produces, and markets products, systems, and services for communications solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Commercial Solutions and Government Solutions. The Commercial Solutions segment offers satellite ground station technologies, including single channel per carrier and time division multiple access modems, amplifiers, frequency converters, and network software to modulate, demodulate, and amplify signals, as well as to carry voice, video, and/or data over networks; and public safety and location technologies, such as 911 call handling and mapping solutions that allow cellular carriers and voice over the Internet carriers to deliver emergency calls to public safety emergency call centers. The Government Solutions segment provides tactical satellite-based networks, such as satellite modems, ruggedized routers, and solid-state drives; sustainment services for the secret Internet Protocol router and non-classified Internet Protocol router access point; and small aperture terminals. This segment also offers high-performance transmission technologies that are used in communication systems comprising electronic warfare, radar, and identification friend or foe (IFF); troposcatter technologies for satellite communication; and high-power radio frequency microwave amplifiers and related switching control technologies that are used in electronic warfare, communications, radar, IFF, and medical applications. The company serves satellite systems integrators, wireless and other communication service providers, satellite broadcasters, prime contractors and system suppliers, medical equipment companies, aviation industry system integrators, oil companies, and domestic and international defense and government customers, as well as end-customers. Comtech Telecommunications Corp. was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.

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  • The Cisco for satellite communication ground systems.
  • The Ericsson/Nokia for 9-1-1 emergency communication systems.
  • A specialized defense contractor like L3Harris, but focused on advanced satellite and public safety communication technologies.

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  • Satellite Communications Systems: Provides advanced satellite ground station equipment, including modems, amplifiers, and integrated systems for various commercial and defense applications.
  • Terrestrial Wireless Solutions: Offers high-capacity microwave, troposcatter, and line-of-sight communication systems for critical infrastructure and remote deployments.
  • Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) Solutions: Delivers comprehensive emergency call routing, mapping, and data management platforms for public safety agencies.
  • Location-Based Services (LBS) Technologies: Develops precise location intelligence platforms and secure messaging solutions for mobile operators and government clients.
  • Tactical Communications & Cybersecurity: Provides ruggedized tactical communication systems and integrated cybersecurity solutions for defense and government customers.

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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) primarily sells its advanced communications solutions to other companies (Business-to-Business, B2B) and government entities (Business-to-Government, B2G) rather than directly to individuals.

Based on their public filings, particularly their annual 10-K report, Comtech's major customers and customer categories include:

  • U.S. Government: This is Comtech's largest single customer category, accounting for approximately 49.3% of consolidated net sales in fiscal year 2023. This primarily relates to various agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense. While not a single company, it represents a significant and consistent portion of their revenue.
  • Unnamed Prime Contractors for the U.S. Government: During fiscal year 2023, sales to two prime contractors of the U.S. government collectively accounted for 15.1% and 13.9% of Comtech's consolidated net sales, respectively. These are major defense or technology companies that contract with the U.S. government and, in turn, procure systems and services from Comtech. Comtech does not publicly disclose the names of these specific companies in their filings.
  • Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I): Intelsat is a global satellite services provider and a recurring commercial customer for Comtech. Comtech provides Intelsat with various satellite ground infrastructure, modems, and communication solutions. While their individual revenue contribution might fluctuate, Intelsat is a significant and named commercial partner within the satellite communications industry Comtech serves.

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Kenneth (Ken) H. Traub, Chairman, President and CEO

Kenneth H. Traub has over 30 years of experience as a CEO, chairman, director, investor, and consultant in numerous public companies, with a successful track record of driving strategic, financial, operational, and governance improvements. He has served as the Managing Partner of Delta Value Advisors, a strategic consulting and investment advisory firm specializing in corporate governance and turnarounds, since 2019. Previously, he was the Managing Partner of Raging Capital, a registered investment firm, and served as President and CEO of Ethos Management LLC, a private investment and consulting firm. Mr. Traub was President and Chief Executive Officer of American Bank Note Holographics, Inc. from 1999 through 2008. In 1994, he co-founded Voxware, Inc., a pioneer in voice over Internet protocol communication technologies, where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through 1998. He currently serves as an independent director on the board of Tidewater, Inc. Mr. Traub has also served as an independent director on the boards of several public companies that were subsequently acquired, including DSP Group, Inc. (Chairman, acquired by Synaptics Incorporated), MRV Communications, Inc. (Chairman, acquired by ADVA Optical Networking SE), and Vitesse Semiconductor, Inc. (acquired by Microsemi Corporation).

Michael Bondi, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Bondi has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Comtech since October 2018. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President, Controller at Comtech, a position he held since January 2004. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant Controller at EDO Corp. Mr. Bondi also spent five years in public accounting as a Senior Manager at KPMG from September 1993 to September 2002.

Jennie Kerr, Chief People Officer

Jennie Kerr serves as the Chief People Officer at Comtech. She has extensive experience leading Human Resources teams across various sectors, including health, education, manufacturing, warehousing, and hospitality industries, where she ensured compliance in all aspects of Human Resources.

Don Walther, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Don Walther is the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Comtech, a role he assumed in January 2023. His responsibilities include driving the Enterprise-wide legal strategy, managing Contract Administration, and overseeing Global Trade for the company.

Daniel Gizinski, President of Satellite & Space Communications Segment

Daniel Gizinski was appointed President of Comtech's Satellite & Space Communications Segment in November 2024. Before this, he held the positions of Chief Strategy Officer and President of the Comtech Satellite Network Technologies ("CSNTI") division. He also served as the Company's Chief Strategy Officer from 2022-2024 and President of CSNTI in 2022. Mr. Gizinski has held various other senior management roles at Comtech, including Vice President of Product and Strategy for Comtech Systems, Inc. Earlier in his career, he held program management and leadership positions at General Electric, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and L3Harris Technologies.

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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) faces several key business risks, primarily centered around its financial stability, the execution of its business transformation, and the highly competitive and evolving market landscape.
  1. Financial Stability and Debt Management: Comtech has encountered significant financial turbulence, including substantial operating and net losses over recent fiscal years, which previously raised doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern. Although the company reported removing this "going concern" doubt in its FY 2025 10-K filing due to improved liquidity, its financial health remains fragile. The company has faced breaches of financial covenants, necessitating debt restructuring and lender waivers. High debt obligations and associated interest expenses continue to place considerable stress on its balance sheet, increasing its financial leverage significantly.
  2. Operational Execution and Transformation Strategy: Comtech is undergoing a strategic transformation to become a pure-play satellite and space communications company, which involves optimizing for cash flow, improving operational discipline, reducing its cost structure, and divesting non-core assets. The successful realization of anticipated benefits from these operational initiatives and strategic alternatives is crucial. Risks include the challenges of transitioning away from legacy businesses, securing new high-margin contracts rapidly enough, and the potential impact on short-term revenue growth due to a deliberate shrinking of operations. Additionally, supply chain disruptions and issues with contract visibility pose ongoing operational challenges.
  3. Market Competition and Technological Disruption: Operating within the competitive telecommunications infrastructure sector, Comtech faces continuous challenges from rivals introducing innovative technologies and eroding market share. The industry demands constant adaptation and significant investment in research and development to remain relevant, especially with the emergence of new technologies like 6G. Furthermore, economic downturns can adversely affect customer spending, including government budgets, which could impact Comtech's revenue streams.

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Emerging Threat: Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity for Standard Mobile Phones

Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) derives significant revenue from providing specialized satellite modems, ground infrastructure, and Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) solutions for various communication needs, including emergency services, remote operations, and enterprise connectivity via satellite. A clear emerging threat is the rapid development and deployment of direct-to-device satellite connectivity, which enables standard mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, bypassing the need for specialized satellite phones or bulky terminals. Initiatives such as Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite (utilizing Globalstar's network), T-Mobile's planned partnership with Starlink, and the ongoing development by companies like AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global demonstrate this trend. As this technology matures and expands beyond emergency messaging to include voice and broader data services, it threatens to commoditize or significantly reduce demand for Comtech's specialized satellite communication hardware and services, particularly in the mobile and remote user segments, similar to how smartphones impacted dedicated GPS devices or traditional landlines by offering integrated, ubiquitous alternatives.

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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) operates in several key addressable markets for its communication solutions:

  • Satellite Ground Systems and Satellite Communications: The global satellite ground station market was valued at approximately USD 70.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around USD 185.40 billion by 2032, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2025 to 2032. Another estimate places the global satellite ground station market at USD 77.77 billion in 2024, with a projection to reach USD 207.96 billion by 2032. For North America, the satellite ground station market is expected to exceed USD 86 billion by 2034. The broader global satellite communication market is anticipated to reach USD 159.60 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2030, with North America holding the largest share in 2024.

  • Next Generation 911 (NG911) and Public Safety: The global public safety and security market was valued at approximately USD 569.67 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1408.48 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.98%. Another report estimates the global public safety and security market size at USD 516.68 billion in 2024, forecasted to reach USD 1,124.77 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.3% from 2025 to 2030. North America is a dominant region in this market, holding a 39.2% share or 38.7% share in 2024.

  • Secure Wireless Communications: The global wireless network security market size is estimated at USD 29.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to approximately USD 97 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 12.60% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. In North America, the wireless network security market generated around USD 10.6 billion in revenue in 2024, with the U.S. market specifically valued at USD 10.04 billion in 2024 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4%.

  • Machine-to-Machine (M2M) / Internet of Things (IoT) Communications and Location-Based Solutions: The global Machine-to-Machine (M2M) services market is estimated at USD 104.75 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 312.21 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 24.41% during the forecast period. The Cellular M2M Connections and Services Market is projected to grow from USD 20.905 billion in 2024 to USD 91.093 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 20.2%. North America is a leading region in this market.

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Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) anticipates several key drivers to fuel its revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  • Transformation Plan and Operational Efficiency: Comtech has initiated a comprehensive transformation plan aimed at enhancing operational discipline, reducing costs, and streamlining product lines. This strategic focus is expected to improve gross margins, strengthen customer relationships, and lead to new business achievements, contributing to future revenue growth.
  • Expansion in Terrestrial and Wireless Networks (T&W) Segment:
    • Next-Generation 911 (NG-911) Services: The company expects higher net sales from its NG-911 services as customers transition to recurring service models and new contracts are secured, such as those with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Washington. Further, a new FCC ruling supporting NG-911 initiatives is likely to drive demand.
    • Cloud-based Emergency Response Products: The launch and growth of new cloud-based emergency response products are projected to be significant drivers.
    • 5G Location Technologies for International Carriers: Increased interest from international carriers in Comtech's 5G location technologies is identified as a growth opportunity.
  • Growth in Satellite and Space Communications (S&S) Segment:
    • SATCOM Solutions and Satellite Ground Infrastructure: Comtech anticipates continued demand and higher sales of SATCOM solutions, including VSAT equipment for the U.S. Army, and satellite ground infrastructure solutions.
    • High-Margin Product Focus: A strategic shift towards higher-margin products within the S&S segment, alongside recent wins in digital SATCOM infrastructure and resilient communication programs, is expected to contribute to revenue growth.
  • New Devices and Delivery Methods for Emergency Response: Comtech is well-positioned to deliver emergency response assistance solutions through innovative new devices and diversified delivery methods, further expanding its market reach.

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Share Issuance

  • The number of shares outstanding for Comtech Telecommunications increased by 2.36% in one year as of November 3, 2025.
  • In October 2021, Comtech received a $100.0 million strategic growth investment from White Hat Capital Partners LP and Magnetar Capital through the purchase of convertible preferred stock.
  • In January 2024, White Hat Capital Partners LP and Magnetar Capital made another $45.0 million strategic investment in Comtech through the purchase of a new series of convertible preferred stock, and also exchanged existing preferred stock for the new series.

Inbound Investments

  • In October 2021, Comtech received a $100.0 million strategic growth investment from White Hat Capital Partners LP and Magnetar Capital, which involved the purchase of convertible preferred stock.
  • In January 2024, White Hat Capital Partners LP and Magnetar Capital made a $45.0 million strategic investment in Comtech, purchasing a new series of convertible preferred stock and exchanging existing preferred stock for the new series.
  • As of March 31, 2025, Chuck Royce's firm acquired 1,582,138 shares of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. at $1.60 per share, expanding its holdings to represent 5.39% of the firm's portfolio.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2024, Comtech divested its Russian Location Technologies business, a strategic move aimed at streamlining operations and reducing exposure to geopolitical risks.

Capital Expenditures

  • For the last 12 months (as of October-November 2025), capital expenditures amounted to -$10.71 million.
  • For the three months ended April 2025, capital expenditure was -$2.46 million.
  • The Capex-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for the three months ended April 2025 was 1.07, indicating a focus on investing in physical assets for growth and expansion.

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Financials

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Mkt Price4.4435.15298.14376.4817.40345.39166.64
Mkt Cap0.14.755.862.81.893.030.3
Rev LTM4954,58321,37311,09487251,5097,838
Op Inc LTM-9-502,3662,7852335,3271,299
FCF LTM121472,1642,3843054,8121,235
FCF 3Y Avg-30-4381,8282,0472793,3951,053
CFO LTM221,0592,5072,6123965,7191,783
CFO 3Y Avg-187592,2082,2933584,3501,483

Growth & Margins

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Rev Chg LTM-1.9%1.2%2.9%6.4%7.3%11.9%4.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.2%24.0%8.4%9.5%8.6%9.9%9.1%
Rev Chg Q-4.1%1.7%2.4%5.2%6.7%10.6%3.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.0%0.4%0.6%1.3%1.7%2.5%0.9%
Op Mgn LTM-1.9%-1.1%11.1%25.1%26.7%10.3%10.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-4.8%-10.0%10.4%23.8%19.2%10.2%10.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM9.1%1.3%0.2%0.1%1.3%0.0%0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM4.4%23.1%11.7%23.5%45.5%11.1%17.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-3.4%17.9%11.0%21.9%43.3%9.3%14.5%
FCF/Rev LTM2.5%3.2%10.1%21.5%35.0%9.3%9.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-5.7%-12.1%9.2%19.6%33.7%7.3%8.2%

Valuation

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
Mkt Cap0.14.755.862.81.893.030.3
P/S0.31.02.65.72.11.82.0
P/EBIT5.6-48.422.021.08.017.012.5
P/E-5.8-9.132.929.714.722.118.4
P/CFO6.14.522.224.04.716.311.2
Total Yield-17.2%-11.0%4.6%4.5%10.2%6.2%4.6%
Dividend Yield0.1%0.0%1.6%1.1%3.4%1.7%1.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-15.7%-24.1%4.2%3.1%9.6%4.4%3.7%
D/E2.01.50.20.11.00.10.6
Net D/E1.61.20.20.10.90.10.6

Returns

CMTLVSATLHXMSIIRDMGDMedian
NameComtech .Viasat L3Harris.Motorola.Iridium .General . 
1M Rtn44.6%6.5%7.9%2.2%6.6%1.3%6.6%
3M Rtn72.8%22.0%3.5%-17.1%0.6%6.9%5.2%
6M Rtn85.0%144.8%21.8%-8.8%-40.1%19.7%20.8%
12M Rtn10.2%283.3%42.4%-19.4%-37.9%32.6%21.4%
3Y Rtn-62.8%10.7%54.1%51.7%-63.6%48.5%29.6%
1M Excs Rtn44.1%5.3%4.9%-0.8%4.1%-1.2%4.5%
3M Excs Rtn67.8%17.1%-1.4%-22.1%-4.3%2.0%0.3%
6M Excs Rtn72.1%131.9%9.0%-21.7%-52.9%6.8%7.9%
12M Excs Rtn3.4%283.0%25.4%-35.9%-55.7%16.8%10.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-145.0%-60.8%-27.0%-28.7%-144.5%-30.9%-45.9%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Satellite and Space Communications324338280375 
Allerium216212207207 
Unallocated corporate expenses 00  
Commercial Solutions    354
Government Solutions    263
Total540550486582617


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Allerium22121925 
CEO transition costs-3    
Unallocated corporate expenses-44-42-47-118-40
Satellite and Space Communications-5415-624 
Commercial Solutions    35
Government Solutions    20
Total-80-15-34-6815


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Allerium456460461463 
Satellite and Space Communications422515487508 
Unallocated assets34    
Unallocated corporate expenses 21262250
Commercial Solutions    648
Government Solutions    232
Total912996974993930


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.44 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date02/18/1992 
Distance from 52W High-0.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$3.18$2.36
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA39.4%88.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility84.4%101.9%
Downside Capture241.81191.95
Upside Capture448.51174.58
Correlation (SPY)37.6%29.7%
CMTL Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.291.651.441.951.491.44
Up Beta-1.36-0.550.552.571.281.18
Down Beta2.791.181.882.121.201.23
Up Capture225%335%303%218%235%165%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days9203459113349
Down Capture148%196%62%132%141%111%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10202662127381

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of CMTL With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 CMTLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return47.5%26.7%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility104.1%27.6%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.880.840.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 34.2%30.2%7.9%10.6%17.5%20.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of CMTL With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 CMTLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-24.3%19.0%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility87.5%24.7%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.060.690.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 25.3%26.1%7.4%8.5%21.1%12.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of CMTL With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 CMTLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-12.2%22.3%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility71.9%24.2%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.130.840.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 27.8%31.1%2.3%13.1%25.9%9.4%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity846,353
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-12.5%
Average Daily Volume246,582
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.43
Basic Shares Quantity29,618,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/10/20257.0%4.0%20.7%
6/9/2025-18.1%-20.5%13.0%
1/13/2025-43.3%-36.3%-46.7%
10/18/202416.4%4.5%-26.6%
6/18/202487.6%35.3%40.1%
3/18/2024-25.4%-29.8%-56.3%
10/12/202327.4%31.3%48.2%
6/8/2023-17.1%-21.7%-21.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive568
# Negative161513
Median Positive16.4%10.4%12.0%
Median Negative-16.1%-15.8%-23.7%
Max Positive87.6%35.3%48.2%
Max Negative-43.3%-36.3%-59.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251211202510-Q 10/31/2025
73120251110202510-K 7/31/2025
4302025609202510-Q 4/30/2025
1312025312202510-Q 1/31/2025
10312024113202510-Q 10/31/2024
73120241030202410-K 7/31/2024
4302024618202410-Q 4/30/2024
1312024318202410-Q 1/31/2024
103120231207202310-Q 10/31/2023
73120231012202310-K 7/31/2023
4302023608202310-Q 4/30/2023
1312023309202310-Q 1/31/2023
103120221208202210-Q 10/31/2022
7312022929202210-K 7/31/2022
4302022609202210-Q 4/30/2022
1312022310202210-Q 1/31/2022