VSAT:NSD-Viasat, Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Communication Equipment | NSD

Last Closing Price

USD 47.73

Change

+5.58 (+13.24)%

Market Cap

USD 2.97B

Volume

0.90M

Average Target Price

USD 59.67 (+25.01%)
Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

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About

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; in-flight Internet and aviation software services to commercial airlines; and mobile broadband services comprising network management and high-speed Internet connectivity services for customers using airborne, maritime, and ground mobile satellite systems. As of March 31, 2019, this segment provided broadband Internet services to approximately 586,000 subscribers. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed satellite networks comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; and antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas. This segment also provides design and technology services, including analysis, design, development, and specification of satellites and ground systems; ASIC and monolithic microwave integrated circuit design; and network function virtualization. The company's Government Systems segment offers various mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems, and antenna systems; cybersecurity and information assurance products and services; and tactical radio and information distribution systems to enable voice, and real-time collection and dissemination of secure real-time digital information between command centers, communications nodes, ground and maritime platforms, and air platforms. Viasat Inc. has a collaboration agreement with Facebook Inc. to enhance the deployment of high-speed Internet to communities. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

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

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

Employees : 5,600

Fiscal Year End : March

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 1.17

52 Week High : 91.95

Short Ratio : 8.79

52 Week Low : 25.10

Shorted Shares : 3,978,382

200 Day Moving Average : 56.73

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 4,044,918

50 Day Moving Average : 40.27

Shares Held By Insiders : 51.45%

Short Percentage : 6.00%

Shares Held by Institutions : 88.31999999999999%

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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 -34.79% 21% F 22% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -34.79% 21% F 22% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -49.36% 15% F 17% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -49.36% 15% F 16% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -23.50% 55% F 40% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -23.50% 53% F 36% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 2.49% 51% F 58% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 2.49% 47% F 53% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.10% 100% A+ 77% C+
Risk Adjusted Return 12.37% 71% C- 60% D-
Market Capitalization 2.97B 91% A- 85% B
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%

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 4,215.00 5% F 0% N/A
Price/Book Ratio 1.31 67% D+ 60% D-
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 9.05 40% F 30% F
EV/EBITDA 12.07 59% F 48% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.73% 67% D+ 52% F
Return on Invested Capital -0.63% 49% F 43% F
Return on Assets 0.46% 59% F 48% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 73.01% 25% F 33% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 8.79 4% F 12% F
Short Percent 10.75% 14% F 21% F
Beta 1.17 52% F 46% 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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Analyst Rating

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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.

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:
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.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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

Higly 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