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During the past 13 years, Comtech Telecommunications's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 440.30% per year. The lowest was -76.70% per year. And the median was 0.10% per year.
Comtech Telecommunications (NAS:CMTL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Comtech Telecommunications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Comtech Telecommunications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Comtech Telecommunications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Comtech Telecommunications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CMTL vs WATT, WSTL, FIEE: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Comtech Telecommunications's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Comtech Telecommunications PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comtech Telecommunications's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comtech Telecommunications's PE Ratio falls into.
Comtech Telecommunications Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Comtech Telecommunications's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.21
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-2.21 mean?
Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-2.21 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Comtech Telecommunications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 1904 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Comtech Telecommunications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Comtech Telecommunications' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-2.21. Based on the distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 1904 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comtech Telecommunications has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comtech Telecommunications' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to WATT and WSTL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Comtech Telecommunications ranks #999999 out of 1904 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Comtech Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Hardware company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Hardware companies is 1.85, based on 1,904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Comtech Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comtech Telecommunications's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comtech Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.71, compared to a current price of $1.56 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-2.21. Comtech Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-2.21 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Comtech Telecommunications (CMTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comtech Telecommunications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.56 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.71.
GuruFocus considers Comtech Telecommunications to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CMTL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-2.21
GF Value™: $2.71 vs. price of $1.56 (42.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CMTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp is a provider of communications technology and solutions. It operates in two reportable business segments: Satellite and Space Communications and Allerium. The company's Satellite and Space Communications segment, which generates maximum revenue, is organized into four technology areas: satellite modem and amplifier technologies, troposcatter technologies, cybersecurity training, and space components. This segment designs and manufactures modems, amplifiers, traveling wave tube amplifiers, frequency converters, and offers other associated software and services. The Allerium segment provides next-generation 911 (NG-911) infrastructure and solutions for state and local governments and carriers. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the USA.
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