ViaSat VSAT
United StatesTechnology · Communication EquipmentUSD
103.94 USD (+46.7%)
10 analysts
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ViaSat, Inc. is a US technology company that designs and operates satellite communication systems, offering broadband services, in-flight connectivity, and network equipment for government and commercial customers.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.8
- ✕Little or no dividend1.5
- ✕Little competitive advantage2.4
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop2.9
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold only for investors with high risk tolerance and a long horizon, given the strong momentum of 127.81% but weak fundamentals and demanding valuation.
ViaSat presents a weak financial profile with an ROIC of 1.78 and an operating margin of 4.44, although its EV/EBITDA valuation of 10.80 and PEG of 0.26 suggest the market is discounting future growth that is not yet reflected in revenues, which fell 1.20%.
The main risk is the combination of high leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 3.73) with negative revenue growth, which could compromise the company's ability to finance its ambitious satellite deployment if the financing environment tightens.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news and no material exposure to current macro factors. The company operates in the communication equipment sector, based in the United States, and its business does not depend on commodities, conflict maritime routes, or the interest rate cycle in a way that demonstrably affects its fundamentals.
Is ViaSat stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 47% below the Technology median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 10.8 | 20.4 | −47% |
| Price / book | 2.1 | 6.3 | −67% |
| Price / sales | 2.1 | 5.3 | −60% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 103.94 USD, +46.7% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 4.4 (sector 6.9), Growth 3.8 (sector 7.5).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 425.2
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.8
- Price / book
- 2.1
- Price / sales
- 2.1
- PEG
- 0.26
- Market cap
- 9.8B USD
- Enterprise value
- 15.0B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 0.2%
- ROA
- 0.4%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 1.8%
- Gross margin
- 33.2%
- Operating margin
- 4.4%
- Net margin
- −0.6%
- Free cash flow
- 250.2M USD
- FCF yield
- 2.6%
- Cash conversion
- 18%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 6.9B USD
- Net debt
- 5.2B USD
- Cash
- 1.7B USD
- EBITDA
- 1.4B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 3.73
- Debt / equity
- 146.81
- Current ratio
- 1.68
- Quick ratio
- 1.34
Growth
- Revenue growth
- −1.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.21 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 0.17 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- Payout
- 0.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.76
- Analyst consensus
- none (10)
- Target price
- 103.94 USD
- 52-week range
- 29.13 – 93.03
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Is ViaSat stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 47% below the Technology median. Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 103.94 USD, +46.7% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does ViaSat get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.1 out of 10, rank 1,963 of 2,130 (better than 8% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.8) and its weakest, Dividend (1.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is ViaSat worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 9.8B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 15.0B USD.
How much debt does ViaSat have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.2B USD. That is 3.73 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does ViaSat pay a dividend?
It pays no dividend, or almost none.
How has ViaSat stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 117.3% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 29.13 and 93.03 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of ViaSat?
10 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 103.94 USD (+46.7% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.