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AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AVNW - US05366Y2019 - Common Stock

21.78 USD
+0.11 (+0.51%)
Last: 1/15/2026, 12:48:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

AVNW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of AVNW while its profitability can be described as average. AVNW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • AVNW had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year AVNW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years AVNW has always been profitable.
  • AVNW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
AVNW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAVNW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • AVNW has a better Return On Assets (2.08%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • AVNW has a Return On Equity of 5.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: AVNW outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of AVNW (7.17%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AVNW is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.30%) for AVNW is below the current ROIC(7.17%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.08%
ROE 5.08%
ROIC 7.17%
ROA(3y)1.79%
ROA(5y)9.78%
ROE(3y)3.31%
ROE(5y)16.1%
ROIC(3y)6.3%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
AVNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAVNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

1.3 Margins

  • AVNW's Profit Margin of 2.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AVNW outperforms 64.58% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AVNW has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.71%, AVNW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AVNW has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 34.25%, AVNW is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AVNW has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.71%
PM (TTM) 2.95%
GM 34.25%
OM growth 3Y-30.05%
OM growth 5Y1.03%
PM growth 3Y-64.67%
PM growth 5Y19.67%
GM growth 3Y-3.8%
GM growth 5Y-2%
AVNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAVNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AVNW is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AVNW has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for AVNW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • AVNW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AVNW Yearly Shares OutstandingAVNW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
AVNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAVNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.47, we must say that AVNW is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • AVNW's Altman-Z score of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AVNW is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AVNW is 8.97, which is on the high side as it means it would take AVNW, 8.97 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.97, AVNW is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that AVNW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • AVNW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 8.97
Altman-Z 0.47
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC10.22%
AVNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAVNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

  • AVNW has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that AVNW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AVNW's Current ratio of 1.84 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AVNW outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that AVNW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • AVNW has a Quick ratio (1.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.51
AVNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAVNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 90.97% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 17.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 10.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, AVNW shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)90.97%
EPS 3Y-15.18%
EPS 5Y17.38%
EPS Q2Q%149.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y12.78%
Revenue growth 5Y12.74%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -41.85% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • Based on estimates for the next years, AVNW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y51.46%
EPS Next 2Y37.85%
EPS Next 3Y-41.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
AVNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAVNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 200M 400M 600M
AVNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAVNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 1 -1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.36, the valuation of AVNW can be described as very cheap.
  • AVNW's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AVNW is cheaper than 97.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AVNW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.33, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.90, the valuation of AVNW can be described as very cheap.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AVNW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • AVNW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.36
Fwd PE 6.9
AVNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAVNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AVNW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AVNW is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.56
EV/EBITDA 7.56
AVNW Per share dataAVNW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • AVNW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • AVNW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • AVNW's earnings are expected to decrease with -41.85% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y37.85%
EPS Next 3Y-41.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AVNW does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AVIAT NETWORKS INC

NASDAQ:AVNW (1/15/2026, 12:48:41 PM)

21.78

+0.11 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-02
Inst Owners79.12%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.55%
Ins Owner Change3.34%
Market Cap279.66M
Revenue(TTM)453.50M
Net Income(TTM)13.38M
Analysts81.54
Price Target35.85 (64.6%)
Short Float %4.76%
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)53.89%
Min EPS beat(2)33.41%
Max EPS beat(2)74.37%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)1560.62%
Min EPS beat(4)33.41%
Max EPS beat(4)5930.92%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)422.85%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)283.85%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)214.96%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.52%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.87%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.25%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.81%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.36
Fwd PE 6.9
P/S 0.62
P/FCF 23.56
P/OCF 13.23
P/B 1.06
P/tB 1.28
EV/EBITDA 7.56
EPS(TTM)2.96
EY13.59%
EPS(NY)3.15
Fwd EY14.48%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY7.56%
SpS35.32
BVpS20.53
TBVpS17
PEG (NY)0.14
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number36.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.08%
ROE 5.08%
ROCE 9.07%
ROIC 7.17%
ROICexc 8.62%
ROICexgc 10.04%
OM 7.71%
PM (TTM) 2.95%
GM 34.25%
FCFM 2.62%
ROA(3y)1.79%
ROA(5y)9.78%
ROE(3y)3.31%
ROE(5y)16.1%
ROIC(3y)6.3%
ROIC(5y)7.79%
ROICexc(3y)7.36%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)8.1%
ROICexgc(5y)10.04%
ROCE(3y)7.98%
ROCE(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-29.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-16.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.94%
OM growth 3Y-30.05%
OM growth 5Y1.03%
PM growth 3Y-64.67%
PM growth 5Y19.67%
GM growth 3Y-3.8%
GM growth 5Y-2%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 8.97
Debt/EBITDA 2.41
Cap/Depr 125.4%
Cap/Sales 2.05%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 49.94%
Profit Quality 88.69%
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.51
Altman-Z 0.47
F-Score8
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)475.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)303.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)90.97%
EPS 3Y-15.18%
EPS 5Y17.38%
EPS Q2Q%149.43%
EPS Next Y51.46%
EPS Next 2Y37.85%
EPS Next 3Y-41.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y12.78%
Revenue growth 5Y12.74%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%
Revenue Next Year3.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.27%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y2215.64%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.12%
EBIT growth 5Y13.9%
EBIT Next Year80.18%
EBIT Next 3Y40.79%
EBIT Next 5Y29.05%
FCF growth 1Y-9.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y13.37%
OCF growth 3Y27.04%
OCF growth 5Y-20.03%

AVIAT NETWORKS INC / AVNW FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AVNW.


Can you provide the valuation status for AVIAT NETWORKS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) stock?

AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is AVIAT NETWORKS INC?

The financial health rating of AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) is 2 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for AVNW stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AVIAT NETWORKS INC (AVNW) is expected to grow by 51.46% in the next year.