VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:VIAV • US9255501051
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41.79 USD
-0.95 (-2.22%)
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This VIAV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VIAV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VIAV was profitable.
- In the past year VIAV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years VIAV 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years VIAV always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of VIAV (-1.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VIAV has a Return On Equity (-5.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- VIAV's Return On Invested Capital of 1.45% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIAV outperforms 51.06% of its industry peers.
- VIAV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.35%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.51% | ||
| ROE | -5.03% | ||
| ROIC | 1.45% |
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)1.19%
ROE(3y)1.46%
ROE(5y)3.1%
ROIC(3y)3.35%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
1.3 Margins
- VIAV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VIAV's Operating Margin of 3.37% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIAV outperforms 57.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIAV has declined.
- VIAV has a better Gross Margin (56.59%) than 74.47% of its industry peers.
- VIAV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 56.59% |
OM growth 3Y-27.88%
OM growth 5Y-12.89%
PM growth 3Y38.83%
PM growth 5Y-5.74%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
2. VIAV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VIAV is destroying value.
- VIAV has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- VIAV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VIAV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- VIAV has an Altman-Z score of -31.25. This is a bad value and indicates that VIAV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- VIAV has a Altman-Z score of -31.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIAV underperforms 89.36% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VIAV is 16.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take VIAV, 16.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VIAV has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (16.40) than 61.70% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48 is on the high side and indicates that VIAV has dependencies on debt financing.
- VIAV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.48. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIAV underperforms 87.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | -31.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC9.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that VIAV has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- VIAV's Current ratio of 2.61 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VIAV outperforms 61.70% of its industry peers.
- VIAV has a Quick Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that VIAV is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of VIAV (2.32) is better than 76.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 |
3. VIAV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 96.97% over the past year.
- VIAV shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.43% yearly.
- VIAV shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.51%.
- VIAV shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)96.97%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y-8.43%
EPS Q2Q%69.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%36.37%
3.2 Future
- VIAV is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 38.91% yearly.
- VIAV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y81.58%
EPS Next 2Y47.89%
EPS Next 3Y38.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year35.82%
Revenue Next 2Y22.59%
Revenue Next 3Y16.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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. VIAV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 64.29 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VIAV.
- VIAV's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- VIAV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.65 indicates a quite expensive valuation of VIAV.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as VIAV.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. VIAV is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 64.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VIAV.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VIAV is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.83% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 122.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 84.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VIAV's earnings are expected to grow with 38.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.89%
EPS Next 3Y38.91%
5. VIAV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for VIAV!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
VIAV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
41.79
-0.95 (-2.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Inst Owners100.27%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-21.2%
Market Cap9.67B
Revenue(TTM)1.24B
Net Income(TTM)-42.00M
Analysts84
Price Target31.55 (-24.5%)
Short Float %5.32%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)13.45%
Min EPS beat(2)11.29%
Max EPS beat(2)15.61%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)15.36%
Min EPS beat(4)10.7%
Max EPS beat(4)23.84%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.3%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.04%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.13%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.96%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.95%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.8%
PT rev (1m)18.63%
PT rev (3m)65.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)50.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)24.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 64.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.65 | ||
| P/S | 7.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 122.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 92.01 | ||
| P/B | 11.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 84.37 |
EPS(TTM)0.65
EY1.56%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY2.46%
FCF(TTM)0.34
FCFY0.81%
OCF(TTM)0.45
OCFY1.09%
SpS5.37
BVpS3.61
TBVpS-1.25
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number7.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.51% | ||
| ROE | -5.03% | ||
| ROCE | 1.83% | ||
| ROIC | 1.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.32% | ||
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 56.59% | ||
| FCFM | 6.33% |
ROA(3y)0.55%
ROA(5y)1.19%
ROE(3y)1.46%
ROE(5y)3.1%
ROIC(3y)3.35%
ROIC(5y)5.84%
ROICexc(3y)5%
ROICexc(5y)10.58%
ROICexgc(3y)13.16%
ROICexgc(5y)90.91%
ROCE(3y)4.24%
ROCE(5y)7.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-17.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.3%
OM growth 3Y-27.88%
OM growth 5Y-12.89%
PM growth 3Y38.83%
PM growth 5Y-5.74%
GM growth 3Y-1.45%
GM growth 5Y-0.44%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 10.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 32.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.17% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | -31.25 |
F-Score4
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC0.15
Cap/Depr(3y)50.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)96.97%
EPS 3Y-20.63%
EPS 5Y-8.43%
EPS Q2Q%69.23%
EPS Next Y81.58%
EPS Next 2Y47.89%
EPS Next 3Y38.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.93%
Sales Q2Q%36.37%
Revenue Next Year35.82%
Revenue Next 2Y22.59%
Revenue Next 3Y16.63%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.76%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.98%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.7%
EBIT Next Year109.2%
EBIT Next 3Y41.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-3.2%
FCF growth 3Y-16.26%
FCF growth 5Y-9.78%
OCF growth 1Y-6.16%
OCF growth 3Y-20.41%
OCF growth 5Y-7.91%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC / VIAV Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VIAV.
What is the valuation status for VIAV stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of VIAV stock?
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC (VIAV) is expected to grow by 81.58% in the next year.