Stock Analysis
Viasat IncVSAT
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Communications Services, Nec
AnalystsStrong Buy17 analystsPrice is 48% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 25% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Quality67
Risks
- Valuation55
- Profitability10
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-4.3% today· Z 0.9σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Revenue CAGR 13.6% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with VSAT
Profile
profitability, moat, growth and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation55/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (7.4%)20/25
- P/S (1.8x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (122.4x)0/25
- Growth20/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (13.6%)20/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability10/100 · Weak
- ROIC (0.9%)5/25
- ROE (-0.6%)0/25
- Net margin (-0.6%)0/25
- Operating margin (2.4%)5/25
- Financial Health36/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (0.89)3/25
- Current ratio (2.41)25/25
- Interest coverage (0.6x)3/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 34%)5/25
- Quality67/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.94)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 7.3%)20/25
- Moat13/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (33.0%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (1/10 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -25.0%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.9 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠7 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage 0.6× — thin debt cushion
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 ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
55CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF14.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield7.4%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -81.4%–7.7% · highest in history · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.76xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–2.7x · 90th pct
EV/EBIT122.4xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 106.8x–155.7x · 20th pct
EV/Sales2.8xB
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 Ratio1.72xA
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
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
10EROIC0.9%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-0.6%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-0.6%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin2.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin13.0%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin11.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
20ERevenue CAGR13.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound 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—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+89.2%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.0%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
36DAltman Z-Score0.89D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.41xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.42xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage0.6xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment8.7yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT47.7xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.47xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.25xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
67BPiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.94A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 62% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability7.3%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue21.5%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.31xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FitzGerald Camellia E Filed | FitzGerald Camellia E | Grant / award | +37.5K | |
Palmer Benjamin Edward Filed | Palmer Benjamin Edward | Grant / award | +67.5K | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | Option exercise | -11893 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | Grant / award | +75.0K | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | SellOpen market sale | -900 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | SellOpen market sale | -5805 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | SellOpen market sale | -5188 | |
Miller Craig Andrew Filed | Miller Craig Andrew | Option exercise | +11.9K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
13EROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)33.0%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years1/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-25.0%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$12.60
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$33.68
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$6.94B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.75B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.19B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.73B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.45xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$8.12B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.78C
Grade C: VolatilePrice 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 Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Viasat Inc (VSAT)
VSAT is down 4.34% at the last close. Viasat Inc meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 0.89 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.94 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~8.7 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of 0.6× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Viasat Inc posted a net loss in 7 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
See how VSAT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all VSAT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | Regular | 61.38 | -8.26% | -2.34 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 61.05 | -8.74% | -2.48 |
| Oct 9 | Regular | 71.59 | +6.19% | 2.15 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 71.77 | +6.47% | 2.24 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 66.26 | -6.50% | -2.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about VSAT
What is the current Viasat Inc (VSAT) stock price?
VSAT is trading at $58.83 at the last market close, down 4.34% 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 36/100. 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 55/100 (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 $58.83, down 4.34% on the day with a market capitalization of $8.1 billion. The financial health score for VSAT is 36/100, which indicates weak 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 36/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for VSAT.
- Sector peers: Compare VSAT against 6 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 36/100 suggests weak 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.