Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.83 | Market Cap: $83.8 MilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment
Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $2.83Market Cap: $83.8 MilSector: Information TechnologyIndustry: Communications Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -147% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp 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% |
| Weak revenue growthRev 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% | ||
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 63% | ||
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 101% | ||
| Key risksCMTL key risks include [1] a fragile financial position strained by high debt obligations and a history of covenant breaches, Show more. |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cybersecurity. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Wireless Services, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -105%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -147% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp 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% |
| Weak revenue growthRev 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% |
| Valuation getting more expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 63% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 101% |
| Key risksCMTL 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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Following are key points contributing to Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) stock movement between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025:
1. Successful Operational Turnaround and Improved Profitability
Comtech Telecommunications reported a significant operational turnaround in its first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending October 31, 2025. The company saw a 153.3% year-over-year surge in gross profit, reaching $36.8 million, largely due to a strategic focus on products and enhanced operational efficiencies. The operating loss dramatically improved to $2.8 million, down from a $129.2 million loss in the same period last year. Notably, the Satellite and Space Communications segment achieved a GAAP operating profit exceeding $3 million, a substantial recovery from a $119 million operating loss in the prior year.
2. Consistent Positive Operating Cash Flow and Enhanced Liquidity
The company achieved its third consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flows, reporting $8.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. This represents a substantial improvement from previous negative cash flow periods. Additionally, Comtech's total liquidity at the end of the first quarter stood at $51 million, marking its healthiest financial position in an extended period.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| CMTL Return | -40% | 17% | -47% | -30% | -52% | -22% | -91% |
| Peers Return | -1% | 32% | 3% | 1% | -9% | 62% | 101% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| CMTL Win Rate | 42% | 58% | 42% | 42% | 50% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 68% | 50% | 52% | 53% | 58% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 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 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | CMTL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -74.9% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 298.0% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -68.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 217.1% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -42.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 72.5% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 235 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -63.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 169.9% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 1480 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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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.4% | 10.4% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 12.2% | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | ENPH | Enphase Energy | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.4% | 10.4% | -0.9% |
| 11262025 | PD | PagerDuty | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | CRM | Salesforce | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 12.2% | 12.2% | -0.1% |
| 11212025 | HUBS | HubSpot | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | FIVN | Five9 | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 155.45 |
| Mkt Cap | 28.0 |
| Rev LTM | 7,838 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,299 |
| FCF LTM | 1,235 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,053 |
| CFO LTM | 1,783 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,483 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 4.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | 3.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 0.9% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 10.7% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 10.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.8% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 17.4% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 14.5% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 9.7% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 28.0 |
| P/S | 2.0 |
| P/EBIT | 19.7 |
| P/E | 18.3 |
| P/CFO | 10.4 |
| Total Yield | 4.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 4.3% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | 0.1 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | -2.3% |
| 3M Rtn | -0.6% |
| 6M Rtn | 17.5% |
| 12M Rtn | 9.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | 23.4% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | -3.1% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 0.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 5.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -5.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -47.0% |
Comparison Analyses
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite and Space Communications | 324 | 338 | 280 | 375 | |
| Allerium | 216 | 212 | 207 | 207 | |
| Unallocated corporate expenses | 0 | 0 | |||
| Commercial Solutions | 354 | ||||
| Government Solutions | 263 | ||||
| Total | 540 | 550 | 486 | 582 | 617 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerium | 22 | 12 | 19 | 25 | |
| CEO transition costs | -3 | ||||
| Unallocated corporate expenses | -44 | -42 | -47 | -118 | -40 |
| Satellite and Space Communications | -54 | 15 | -6 | 24 | |
| Commercial Solutions | 35 | ||||
| Government Solutions | 20 | ||||
| Total | -80 | -15 | -34 | -68 | 15 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allerium | 456 | 460 | 461 | 463 | |
| Satellite and Space Communications | 422 | 515 | 487 | 508 | |
| Unallocated assets | 34 | ||||
| Unallocated corporate expenses | 21 | 26 | 22 | 50 | |
| Commercial Solutions | 648 | ||||
| Government Solutions | 232 | ||||
| Total | 912 | 996 | 974 | 993 | 930 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/10/2025 | 7.0% | 4.0% | 20.7% |
| 6/9/2025 | -18.1% | -20.5% | 13.0% |
| 1/13/2025 | -43.3% | -36.3% | -46.7% |
| 10/18/2024 | 16.4% | 4.5% | -26.6% |
| 6/18/2024 | 87.6% | 35.3% | 40.1% |
| 3/18/2024 | -25.4% | -29.8% | -56.3% |
| 10/12/2023 | 27.4% | 31.3% | 48.2% |
| 6/8/2023 | -17.1% | -21.7% | -21.3% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| # Negative | 16 | 15 | 13 |
| Median Positive | 16.4% | 10.4% | 12.0% |
| Median Negative | -16.1% | -15.8% | -23.7% |
| Max Positive | 87.6% | 35.3% | 48.2% |
| Max Negative | -43.3% | -36.3% | -59.3% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 10312025 | 12112025 | 10-Q 10/31/2025 |
| 7312025 | 11102025 | 10-K 7/31/2025 |
| 4302025 | 6092025 | 10-Q 4/30/2025 |
| 1312025 | 3122025 | 10-Q 1/31/2025 |
| 10312024 | 1132025 | 10-Q 10/31/2024 |
| 7312024 | 10302024 | 10-K 7/31/2024 |
| 4302024 | 6182024 | 10-Q 4/30/2024 |
| 1312024 | 3182024 | 10-Q 1/31/2024 |
| 10312023 | 12072023 | 10-Q 10/31/2023 |
| 7312023 | 10122023 | 10-K 7/31/2023 |
| 4302023 | 6082023 | 10-Q 4/30/2023 |
| 1312023 | 3092023 | 10-Q 1/31/2023 |
| 10312022 | 12082022 | 10-Q 10/31/2022 |
| 7312022 | 9292022 | 10-K 7/31/2022 |
| 4302022 | 6092022 | 10-Q 4/30/2022 |
| 1312022 | 3102022 | 10-Q 1/31/2022 |
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