Comtech Telecommunications Corp
Comtech Telecommunications Corp designs, develops, and markets a broad line of communications and networking products and systems for commercial and government markets.
Business. Comtech Telecommunications Corp (CMTL.O) is a technology equipment company operating within the communications and networking industry. The firm primarily generates revenue through the sale of products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not provided in the available data.
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- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Comtech Telecommunications Corp (CMTL.O) is a technology equipment company operating within the communications and networking industry. The firm primarily generates revenue through the sale of products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listing are not provided in the available data.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp has a market capitalization of $116.05 million and a price-to-book ratio of 0.39, indicating a significant discount to its book value. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.71 and $40.02 million in cash and equivalents. However, the company has $214.05 million in long-term debt, and its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -52.83% and a return on assets of -20.96%. The company reported a net loss of $155.30 million for the period, with an operating loss of $139.10 million. Gross profit of $127.87 million was insufficient to offset operating expenses, and the company's free cash flow was negative at -$230.63 million. These figures are below the industry median for profitability and returns, indicating underperformance relative to peers.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a few segments and geographic regions, though specific details on segment and geographic breakdown are not disclosed in the available data. The lack of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess diversification and exposure to specific markets.
Looking ahead, Comtech's revenue is expected to remain under pressure, with no clear signs of improvement in the near term. The company's operating cash flow was negative at -$8.29 million, and capital expenditures of -$8.57 million suggest ongoing investment in infrastructure. However, the absence of positive cash flow and continued losses raise concerns about the company's ability to sustain operations without external financing.
The risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, but the potential for future dilution remains a concern given the company's financial position. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile.
Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a mean price target of $6.00 and a mean recommendation of 2.00 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell). There are no strong-buy ratings, with one buy and no hold ratings reported. The consensus suggests limited upside potential, with the highest price target aligning with the mean.
- Comtech is trading at a significant discount to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.39.
- The company is unprofitable, with a return on equity of -52.83% and a net loss of $155.30 million.
- Liquidity is a concern, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- Analysts have a neutral to cautious outlook, with a mean price target of $6.00 and no strong-buy ratings.
- The company's capital structure is leveraged, with $214.05 million in long-term debt and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | -0,79 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 441,5M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | -5,0M USD |
Options
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Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
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Comparable transactions
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Derivative transactions
- President, Allerium Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 38 910exercise · 2026-06-03
- Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareDisposed 1 685exercise · 2026-04-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareDisposed 28 986exercise · 2026-04-28
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareAcquired 36 620grant · 2026-03-24
- Director · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareAcquired 36 620grant · 2026-03-24
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 1 019exercise · 2026-02-04
- Director, Chairman, President and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 54 645exercise · 2026-01-23
- President, Allerium Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 4 036exercise · 2026-01-10
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareAcquired 119 243grant · 2025-11-07
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareAcquired 148 026grant · 2025-11-07
- Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareAcquired 106 908grant · 2025-11-07
- Director, Chairman, President and CEO · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareAcquired 307 018grant · 2025-11-07
- President, Allerium Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareAcquired 106 908grant · 2025-11-07
- President, T&W Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 4 907exercise · 2025-09-30
- Chief Legal Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareDisposed 15 946exercise · 2025-09-30
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareDisposed 8 893exercise · 2025-09-30
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Stock Units → Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareDisposed 17 755exercise · 2025-09-30
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- Market Capmarket_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
- Ev To Revenueenterprise_value / revenue
- Comtech Telecommunications Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Comtech Telecommunications Corp Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
- Comtech Telecommunications Corp Market data — ESG · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Ken H. TraubExecutive Chairman of the Board
Insider activity
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareSold 200 @ $2,60$520 · 2026-06-18
- President, Allerium Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 38 910 · 2026-06-03
- President, Allerium Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 19 798 @ $5,64$112K · 2026-06-03
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 1 685 · 2026-04-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 576 @ $3,52$2K · 2026-04-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 28 986 · 2026-04-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 9 899 @ $3,52$35K · 2026-04-28
- Director · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 36 620 · 2026-03-24
- Director · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 36 620 · 2026-03-24
- Director · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 36 620 · 2026-03-24
- Director · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 36 620 · 2026-03-24
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 1 019 · 2026-02-04
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 460 @ $5,29$2K · 2026-02-04
- Director, Chairman, President and CEO · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 54 645 · 2026-01-23
- Director, Chairman, President and CEO · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 22 439 @ $5,87$132K · 2026-01-23
- President, Allerium Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 4 036 · 2026-01-10
- President, Allerium Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 2 268 @ $5,47$12K · 2026-01-10
- Chief Financial Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 5 015 · 2025-11-07
- Chief Financial Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 2 561 @ $3,04$8K · 2025-11-07
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 2 605 · 2025-11-07
- Chief Legal Officer · Common Stock Par Value $.10 Per ShareOther 868 @ $3,04$3K · 2025-11-07
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 1 193 · 2025-11-07
- President, S&S Comm. Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 539 @ $3,04$2K · 2025-11-07
- President, T&W Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 4 907 · 2025-09-30
- President, T&W Segment · Common Stock Par Value $0.10 Per ShareOther 2 492 @ $2,58$6K · 2025-09-30
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Total liabilities (YoY) (2026-01-31 vs 2025-01-31): -15.6%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2026-01-31 vs 2025-01-31): -49.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2026-01-31 vs 2025-01-31): -8.7%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2026-01-31): 6.68xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2026-01-31 vs 2025-01-31): 23.1%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2026-01-31): 1.69xDerived (calculated)
- Total assets (annual): USD 703.83MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 241.62MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 32.83MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 438.25MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 65.61MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 143.28MSEC XBRL filing
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 107.67MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): 84.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-07-31): -31.1%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-07-31): 25.6%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -34.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -3.0%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -47.9%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -47.9%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -18.6%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -55.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -74.1%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31): -27.7%Derived (calculated)