COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:COMM - US20337X1090 - Common Stock
16.6701 USD
-0.34 (-2%)
Overall COMM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated COMM against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. COMM has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. COMM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year COMM was profitable.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
COMM had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
COMM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.19%, COMM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.69%, COMM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for COMM is significantly below the industry average of 12.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.69%) for COMM is above the 3 year average (3.31%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% |
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
1.3 Margins
COMM has a better Profit Margin (16.77%) than 89.58% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.50%, COMM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
COMM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
COMM's Gross Margin of 41.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COMM outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
COMM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.77% | ||
| GM | 41.11% |
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
COMM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for COMM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
COMM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for COMM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.72, we must say that COMM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of COMM (0.72) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
COMM has a debt to FCF ratio of 27.10. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as COMM would need 27.10 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 27.10, COMM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.25 indicates that COMM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of COMM (2.25) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.61 indicates that COMM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
COMM's Quick ratio of 1.61 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. COMM outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 626.32% over the past year.
The earnings per share for COMM have been decreasing by -28.92% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 35.62% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
COMM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -12.81% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)626.32%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%1340%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%50.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, COMM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 77.55% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.25% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y304.51%
EPS Next 2Y104.99%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.02%
Revenue Next 2Y13.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
COMM is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.08.
COMM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. COMM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, COMM is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.17 indicates a reasonable valuation of COMM.
91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
COMM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, COMM is valued a bit cheaper than 79.17% of the companies in the same industry.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than COMM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
COMM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of COMM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as COMM's earnings are expected to grow with 77.55% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y104.99%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
COMM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:COMM (11/20/2025, 2:49:07 PM)
16.6701
-0.34 (-2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91.91%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners3.19%
Ins Owner Change-1.3%
Market Cap3.69B
Revenue(TTM)5.30B
Net Income(TTM)888.60M
Analysts82
Price Target20.06 (20.34%)
Short Float %6.83%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)78.22%
Min EPS beat(2)65.77%
Max EPS beat(2)90.66%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)208.01%
Min EPS beat(4)65.77%
Max EPS beat(4)572.27%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)371.1%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)241.16%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)188.92%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.53%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.65%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.85%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)153.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)104.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)19.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)80.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)13.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.56 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.11 |
EPS(TTM)1.38
EY8.28%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY9.83%
FCF(TTM)1.21
FCFY7.25%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY8.65%
SpS23.92
BVpS-4.81
TBVpS-22.8
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.19% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 12.27% | ||
| ROIC | 9.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 32.38% | ||
| OM | 15.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.77% | ||
| GM | 41.11% | ||
| FCFM | 5.05% |
ROA(3y)-10.89%
ROA(5y)-8.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.31%
ROIC(5y)2.7%
ROICexc(3y)3.52%
ROICexc(5y)2.85%
ROICexgc(3y)10.08%
ROICexgc(5y)9.58%
ROCE(3y)4.18%
ROCE(5y)3.41%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.3%
OM growth 3Y40.69%
OM growth 5Y34.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.25%
GM growth 5Y5.41%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 27.1 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.41 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 28.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 30.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.25 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.72 |
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)10.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)12.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.17%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)626.32%
EPS 3Y-34.53%
EPS 5Y-28.92%
EPS Q2Q%1340%
EPS Next Y304.51%
EPS Next 2Y104.99%
EPS Next 3Y77.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-21.17%
Revenue growth 5Y-12.81%
Sales Q2Q%50.59%
Revenue Next Year19.02%
Revenue Next 2Y13.04%
Revenue Next 3Y12.25%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y63.76%
EBIT growth 3Y10.9%
EBIT growth 5Y17.23%
EBIT Next Year64.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-51.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.83%
OCF growth 1Y-48.15%
OCF growth 3Y30.71%
OCF growth 5Y-14.46%
COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC / COMM FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to COMM.
What is the valuation status for COMM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of COMM stock?
COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
The financial health rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) stock?
The dividend rating of COMMSCOPE HOLDING CO INC (COMM) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.