Viasat Inc (VSAT) Stock Analysis
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Communications Services, Nec
AnalystsStrong Buy17 analystsStrengths
- ✓Revenue CAGR 19.8% — durable top-line growth
Risks
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠6 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.3× — thin debt cushion
What's happening with VSAT
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
profitability and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation50/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (n/a)10/25
- P/S (2.2x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (19.8%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-1.2%)0/25
- ROE (-7.3%)0/25
- Net margin (-7.3%)0/25
- Operating margin (-1.0%)0/25
- Financial Health56/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.00)3/25
- Current ratio (2.41)25/25
- Interest coverage (0.3x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality60/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.91)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.6%)20/25
About Viasat Inc
Viasat Inc an world-wide provider of communications technologies and services, focused on making connectivity accessible, available and secure for current and future customers world-wide. Show more
The company has two reportable segments: communication services and defense and advanced technologies. It generates majority of revenue from communication services segment provides a wide range of broadband and narrowband communications solutions across government and commercial mobility markets, as well as for residential and enterprise fixed broadband customers. It has presence in United States and Outside United States. The company generates majority of revenue from United States. Its products are Antennas, Terminals & radios, Modems, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Software & services, Home internet.
Headquarters: CARLSBAD, CA · Employees: 7,000 · Website ↗
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF18.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.3%A
Grade A: ValueTTM FCF / Market Cap
P/S (TTM)2.18xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–2.6x · 97th pct
EV/EBITDA43.8xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales3.4xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E—
Price / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.16xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC-1.2%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-7.3%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-0.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-7.3%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-1.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.3%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR19.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Implied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)+101.1%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue1.6%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
56CAltman Z-Score1.00D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.41xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.05xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.3xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.38xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
60BPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.91A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability7.6%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.30xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$12.79
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$34.13
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.75B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.66B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.45xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$10.06B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.83D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 27, 2026
Key Insights: Viasat Inc (VSAT)
VSAT is down 0.95% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Viasat Inc. Altman Z-Score of 1.00 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.91 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 20% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Interest coverage of 0.3× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Viasat Inc posted a net loss in 6 of 9 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings · 8 records
| Transaction date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase Garrett L. Filed | Chase Garrett L. | SellOpen market sale | -1620 | |
Chase Garrett L. Filed | Chase Garrett L. | SellOpen market sale | -2380 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | SellOption exercise | -15620 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | SellTax withholding | -7948 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | BuyOption exercise | +15.6K |
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| Transaction date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chase Garrett L. Filed | Chase Garrett L. | SellOption exercise | -26775 | |
Chase Garrett L. Filed | Chase Garrett L. | SellTax withholding | -11926 | |
Chase Garrett L. Filed | Chase Garrett L. | BuyOption exercise | +26.8K |
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See VSAT move history →Frequently Asked Questions about VSAT
What is the current Viasat Inc (VSAT) stock price?
VSAT is trading at $73.02 at the last market close, down 0.95% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks VSAT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is VSAT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Viasat Inc's financial health at 56/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is VSAT stock overvalued?
Viasat Inc trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Viasat Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for VSAT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Viasat Inc operate in?
Viasat Inc operates in the Communication Services sector, within the Communications Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Viasat Inc do?
Viasat Inc an world-wide provider of communications technologies and services, focused on making connectivity accessible, available and secure for current and future customers world-wide.
About Viasat Inc (VSAT) Stock
Viasat Inc (VSAT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Communications Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, Viasat Inc is trading at $73.02, down 0.95% on the day with a market capitalization of $10.1 billion. The financial health score for VSAT is 56/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for VSAT stock.
VSAT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time VSAT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for VSAT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Viasat Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 56/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for VSAT.
- Sector peers: Compare VSAT against 10 other communication services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is VSAT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Viasat Inc (VSAT) as an investment. The financial health score of 56/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Viasat Inc (VSAT) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.