VSAT:NSD-ViaSat Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Communication Equipment | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 40.57

Change

+0.27 (+0.67)%

Market Cap

USD 3.04B

Volume

0.32M

Avg Analyst Target

USD 55.43 (+36.62%)

Avg User Target

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Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

VSAT Stock Forecast & Price:
Based on the ViaSat Inc stock forecasts from 5 analysts, the average analyst target price for ViaSat Inc is USD 55.43 over the next 12 months. ViaSat Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of ViaSat Inc is Neutral, which is based on 5 positive signals and 6 negative signals. At the last closing, ViaSat Inc’s stock price was USD 40.57. ViaSat Inc’s stock price has changed by +8.77% over the past week, +50.82% over the past month and -24.72% over the last year.

About ViaSat Inc (VSAT:NSD)

Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers satellite-based fixed broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol services to consumers and businesses; ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.viasat.com

Address : 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA, United States, 92009-1699

Employees : 7,000

Fiscal Year End : March

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.24

52 Week High : 68.76

Short Ratio : 12.61

52 Week Low : 25.38

Shorted Shares : 5,011,384

200 Day Moving Average : 42.21

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 5,150,423

50 Day Moving Average : 31.81

Shares Held By Insiders : 4.12%

Short Percentage : 8.95%

Shares Held by Institutions : 84.45%

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2022-08-16 )

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Communication Equipment)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -8.91% 68% D+ 57% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -8.91% 66% D 56% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -21.39% 55% F 45% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -21.39% 55% F 44% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -31.38% 25% F 26% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -31.38% 23% F 24% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -3.29% 27% F 31% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -3.29% 25% F 30% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 35.15% 75% C 45% F
Risk Adjusted Return -9.35% 25% F 38% F
Market Capitalization 3.04B 90% A- 83% B
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Communication Equipment)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 141.76 17% F 8% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.10 79% C+ 74% C
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 6.02 53% F 38% F
EV/EBITDA 12.07 44% F 24% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity -1.55% 63% D 50% F
Return on Invested Capital -0.13% 58% F 52% F
Return on Assets -0.08% 60% D- 50% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 93.07% 20% F 23% F
Technical Ratios  
Dividend Yield N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Ratio 12.61 19% F 9% F
Short Percent 8.95% 19% F 19% F
Beta 1.24 45% F 38% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector