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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. CMTL

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment · SIC 3663 · Vertical: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663)

1.24USD+0.81% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL) focuses its business on Allerium, a provider of 9-1-1 emergency call infrastructure, software and carrier location and alerting services. In 2026 the company agreed to sell most of its satellite S&S segment, a move that will reshape its profile and capital structure.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL) stock was 1.24 USD (+0.81% on the day), with market capitalisation 37.4 m USD, dividend yield 16.13%, beta 1.73, 52-week range 1.18–5.98 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q4 2026): revenue of -74.2 m USD, net income of -3.2 m USD (−140.5% YoY), diluted EPS -0.11 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
37.4 m USD
shares as of 08 Oct 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -2.31 · TTM to 31 Jul 2026
E/P (TTM)
-186.29%
TTM to 31 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
16.13%
DPS 12m 0.20
Beta (2y)
1.73
Volatility (1y) 99%
52-week range
1.185.98

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
41.2
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.15 – 1.43
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.31 · band width 21.7%
SMA 50 / 200
1.42 / 3.25
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.04 / -0.05
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−0.8%−1.1%+0.3 pp—
3 months−27.9%−0.5%−27.5 pp—
6 months−67.7%+4.4%−72.1 pp—
Year to date−76.6%+12.3%−88.9 pp—
1 year−58.2%+13.5%−71.8 pp+3.5%
3 years−90.2%+76.4%−166.6 pp+58.8%
5 years−95.4%+63.7%−159.1 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−80.3%
16 Jan 2026 → 08 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−95.7%
09 Nov 2021 → 08 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−46.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q4 2026 · 31 Jul 2026

Revenue
-74.2 m USD
unavailable YoY
Net income
-3.2 m USD
−140.5% YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.11
−139.8% YoY
net / operating
4.3% / 14.9%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Revenue115.8 m126.6 m126.8 m-68.3 m111.0 m106.8 m106.0 m-74.2 m
Cost of revenue101.3 m92.8 m87.8 m-76.3 m74.3 m70.5 m69.9 m-62.3 m
Gross profit14.5 m33.7 m38.9 m8.0 m36.8 m36.2 m36.1 m-11.9 m
Research & development3.7 m4.4 m4.4 m-767.0 k3.8 m4.4 m5.2 m-1.9 m
SG&A51.6 m33.8 m30.2 m-27.6 m29.9 m27.7 m29.3 m905.0 k
Operating income-129.2 m-10.3 m-1.5 m111.1 m-2.8 m-1.2 m-3.1 m-11.1 m
Interest expense9.5 m11.0 m12.9 m12.2 m11.6 m11.2 m11.5 m-13.0 m
Pre-tax income-146.3 m-49.7 m32.1 m144.6 m-15.4 m-13.6 m-2.2 m13.8 m
Income tax2.1 m-968.0 k-1.8 m356.0 k442.0 k17.0 k1.3 m-880.0 k
Net income-148.4 m-48.7 m33.9 m7.9 m-15.9 m-13.6 m-3.5 m-3.2 m
Diluted EPS-5.29-0.76-0.490.27 ≈-0.67-0.68-0.47-0.11 ≈
Operating cash flow-21.8 m-234.0 k ≈2.3 m ≈11.4 m8.1 m4.9 m ≈6.1 m ≈18.4 m
Capex2.4 m1.7 m ≈2.5 m ≈1.7 m3.3 m4.4 m ≈5.4 m ≈2.1 m
Dividends paid39.0 k118.0 k ≈0 ≈1.0 k24.0 k4.0 k ≈4.0 k ≈0

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year201920202021202220232024⚠ 20252026
Revenue671.8 m616.7 m581.7 m486.2 m550.0 m540.4 m300.9 m249.6 m
Revenue YoY+17.7%−8.2%−5.7%−16.4%+13.1%−1.7%—−17.0%
Net income25.0 m7.0 m-73.5 m-33.1 m-26.9 m-100.0 m-155.3 m-36.2 m
Net income YoY−15.9%−72.0%−1,146.7%unavailableunavailableunavailable—unavailable
Diluted EPS1.030.28-2.86-1.63-1.21-4.70-6.95-2.31
Diluted EPS YoY−16.9%−72.8%−1,121.4%unavailableunavailableunavailable—unavailable
net %3.7%1.1%-12.6%-6.8%-4.9%-18.5%-51.6%-14.5%
Free cash flow59.2 m45.5 m-56.7 m-17.6 m-22.7 m-67.6 m-16.5 m22.2 m

The series breaks before 2025: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 31 Jul 2026

Cash
35.0 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
38.9 m USD
Total assets
695.8 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.84x
ROE
-50.5%
ROA
-5.0%
FCF margin
8.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
540.4 m
2025
300.9 m
2026
249.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
383.2 m
2025
205.7 m
2026
152.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
157.2 m
2025
95.2 m
2026
97.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Research & development
2024
24.1 m
2025
11.7 m
2026
11.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

SG&A
2024
123.2 m
2025
88.1 m
2026
87.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Operating income
2024
-79.9 m
2025
-29.9 m
2026
-18.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
12.2 m
2025
8.8 m
2026
9.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
-67.7 m ≈
2025
-21.1 m ≈
2026
-8.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
22.2 m
2025
45.7 m
2026
21.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
-100.3 m
2025
-19.3 m
2026
-17.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Income tax
2024
-295.0 k
2025
-279.0 k
2026
847.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Net income
2024
-100.0 m
2025
-155.3 m
2026
-36.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
-4.70
2025
-6.95
2026
-2.31

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
28.8 m
2025
29.4 m
2026
29.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Dividend per share
2024
—
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Oct 2023verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
32.4 m
2025
35.4 m
2026
35.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Receivables
2024
195.6 m
2025
87.2 m
2026
67.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Inventories
2024
93.1 m
2025
6.9 m
2026
10.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Current assets
2024
336.6 m
2025
271.2 m
2026
243.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
47.3 m
2025
28.0 m
2026
31.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Goodwill
2024
284.2 m
2025
176.1 m
2026
176.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
194.8 m
2025
135.4 m
2026
120.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Total assets
2024
793.2 m
2025
741.9 m
2026
695.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
42.5 m
2025
14.7 m
2026
20.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
4.1 m
2025
4.1 m
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Nov 2025verified

Long-term debt
2024
173.5 m
2025
114.4 m
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 11 Dec 2025verified

Current liabilities
2024
183.5 m
2025
158.2 m
2026
290.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
426.1 m
2025
447.9 m
2026
434.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Equity
2024
306.3 m
2025
104.4 m
2026
38.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
-54.5 m
2025
-8.3 m
2026
37.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Capex
2024
13.1 m
2025
8.2 m
2026
15.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
-67.6 m ≈
2025
-16.5 m ≈
2026
22.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
20.1 m
2025
-8.6 m
2026
-5.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
47.8 m
2025
24.4 m
2026
-32.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Dividends paid
2024
268.0 k
2025
158.0 k
2026
32.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 14 Oct 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-17.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-23.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-15.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
38.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBITDA margin
-3.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBIT margin
-7.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net margin
-14.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF margin
8.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Returns

ROE
-50.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
ROA
-5.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-4.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
-0.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
37.4 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
15.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Free cash flow
22.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
113 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Days payables outstanding
42 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
37.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-186.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
P/S
0.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
1.7x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
FCF yield
59.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Dividend yield
16.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.24 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 37.4 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
37.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-50.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 31 Jul 2026
Net margin
-14.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-17.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
16.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Coverage and freshness

35/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 31 Jul 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Jul 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 08 Oct 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 14 Oct 2026
verified 2969derived 228

Score by group

77% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality38.9%0 (on a fixed band)14%
EBIT margin · Quality-7.3%45 (vs peers)11%
FCF margin · Quality8.9%36 (on a fixed band)11%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-23.2%0 (on a fixed band)22%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth-17.0%5 (vs peers)11%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.8x2 (on a fixed band)8%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation59.4%100 (on a fixed band)17%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.1%35 (on a fixed band)6%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial2/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth2/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality25/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns35/100 · 1/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP /DE/ (CMTL). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-07-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 249.6 m USD in 2026; YoY growth -17.0%; net margin -14.5%; ROE -50.5%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • FCF yield: 59.4%

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: 38.9%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -23.2%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): -17.0%
  • Current ratio: 0.8x

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales.

Versus the vertical median

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 20 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 20.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 12.4x
P/S
0.1x
vertical median 3.8x
below median (−96.0%)
P/B
1.0x
vertical median 2.8x
below median (−66.2%)
ROE
-50.5%
vertical median 1.0%
below median (−5,373.4%)
Net margin
-14.5%
vertical median -0.0%
below median
EBIT margin
-7.3%
vertical median 1.6%
below median (−557.9%)
Revenue YoY
-17.0%
vertical median 8.6%
below median (−298.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.4x
Dividend yield
16.1%
vertical median 0.8%
above median (+1,988.9%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
QCOMQualcomm Inc185.3 bn13.652.8%31.6%−2.6%+3% / +34%
MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc.82.2 bn40.077.2%16.5%+8.0%+34% / +54%
UIUbiquiti Inc.34.0 bn35.491.1%29.3%+27.2%−4% / +400%
PLPlanet Labs PBC3.3 bn—-72.0%-95.1%+25.9%+6% / +421%
ONDSOndas Inc.3.0 bn18.020.1%96.0%+605.3%−33% / +381%
VISNVistance Networks, Inc.1.5 bn0.222,304.0%247.7%+39.7%−67% / +286%
HLITHarmonic Inc.1.1 bn—-11.7%-13.7%−26.2%+7% / −8%
BKSYBlacksky Technology Inc686.3 m—-44.8%-61.2%+4.4%−5% / +59%
UMACUnusual Machines, Inc.650.9 m—-2.9%-20.3%+101.2%+49% / unavailable
GILTGilat Satellite Networks Ltd.521.2 m20.85.2%4.6%+47.9%−39% / +10%
AVNWAviat Networks, Inc.254.8 m104.71.0%0.6%+1.2%−10% / −34%
BKTIBK Technologies Corp252.4 m19.730.6%15.0%+12.5%+5% / +415%
CRNTCeragon Networks Ltd176.8 m—-1.2%-0.6%−14.1%−2% / +6%
VUZIVuzix Corp171.4 m—-122.7%-519.0%+9.1%−25% / −3%
SATLSatellogic Inc.87.6 m——-325.6%+37.6%+95% / +140%
AIRGAirgain, Inc.55.4 m—-23.7%-13.6%−14.6%+4% / +76%
WATTEnergous Corporation45.0 m—-32.8%-76.4%+633.1%+30% / −87%
CMTLComtech Telecommunications Corp37.4 m—-50.5%-14.5%−17.0%−58% / −90%
KUSTKustom Entertainment, Inc.22.6 m—-323.8%-126.5%+1.7%−98% / −100%
NOKNokia Corporation——3.1%3.3%+3.5%+36% / +137%
ERICEricsson Lm Telephone Co——27.9%12.0%−4.5%+15% / +126%

1- and 3-year price returns: for CMTL from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL) focuses its business on Allerium, a provider of 9-1-1 emergency call infrastructure, software and carrier location and alerting services. In 2026 the company agreed to sell most of its satellite S&S segment, a move that will reshape its profile and capital structure.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • Leading position in NG9-1-1 and long relationships with state agencies and mobile operators; most sales are recurring.
    • Positive operating cash flow for several consecutive quarters, supported by restructuring.
    • Solid funded backlog entering fiscal 2027, providing revenue visibility.

    Weaknesses

    • Significant debt and covenant arrangements that depend on the S&S sale and future refinancings.
    • Net losses from continuing operations and impairment exposure on goodwill and intangible assets.
    • Reliance on single or limited sources for critical components, with long waiting lists.

    Opportunities

    • Cross-selling software, cloud and data services to existing emergency customers.
    • International expansion in Canada, Australia and other markets if modernization continues.
    • Cost savings expected after the transaction could improve margins.

    Threats

    • Better-resourced competitors and possible loss of customers or market share.
    • Tariffs, trade restrictions and component shortages that could raise costs.
    • The risk that the Gilat transaction is not completed or creates unforeseen costs.

    Risks

    • Completion of the S&S salehigh

      The transaction depends on regulatory approvals and closing conditions; if it does not complete, the financial plan could be affected.

    • Liquidity and debthigh

      The company has credit facilities and convertible preferred stock; debt service obligations could limit financial flexibility.

    • Supply chainmedium

      Components from single sources are delayed, which could postpone revenue and weigh on margins.

    • Fixed-price contractsmedium

      Cost growth on fixed-price contracts can reduce profitability and the chance of future business.

    • Dependence on government budgetsmedium

      Budget decisions by the U.S. government can delay orders or reduce contract volumes.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If Allerium keeps its leadership in NG9-1-1 and turns existing customers into buyers of software and services, recurring revenue could support steadier margin growth.
    • Completing the S&S sale and a successful refinancing could reduce debt and the cost of capital, freeing resources for product investment.
    • The cost savings announced after the transaction could materially improve operating results if integration follows the plan.

    What would break the thesis

    • If the Gilat transaction does not complete, the company could remain under a heavy debt structure with continued liquidity pressure.
    • Net losses from continuing operations and the risk of goodwill impairment could persist if performance does not improve.
    • Better-resourced competitors and component shortages could limit growth and compress margins over the medium term.

    What to watch

    • Completion of the sale of most of the S&S segment to Gilat and use of proceeds2026
    • Allerium quarterly results and funded backlog trendQ1 2027
    • Realization of cost savings and transition expenses2027
    • Name change to Allerium and new Nasdaq symbolnext 10-K

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    After selling most of the S&S segment, the company operates essentially one reportable segment, Allerium, which provides technologies that locate, route and deliver 9-1-1 calls, along with location, messaging and public alerting services for mobile operators. According to the annual report, continuing net sales were $249.6 million in fiscal 2026 2, and gross margin reached 38.9% 2. Management says about 80% of sales are recurring 2.

    Segments

    Allerium: emergency and 9-1-1 systems

    This line includes NG9-1-1 infrastructure, ESInet networks and NGCS services, plus the Allerium Mira cloud call handling platform. According to a third-party report cited by the company, Allerium ranks second in NGCS with an estimated share of about 25% 1.

    Mobile Network Solutions and cybersecurity training

    Location and messaging solutions for mobile operators are sold mainly to carriers, while cybersecurity training serves government agencies and commercial customers. The company says these lines support long-standing customer relationships 1.

    Market context

    The market described by the company is the replacement of legacy Enhanced 9-1-1 systems with IP-based NG9-1-1 networks, alongside the evolution of 4G and 5G mobile networks. Management estimates its solutions support over 250 million wireless subscribers 1. The company's estimated share in U.S. call handling is about 8% 1.

    Trends

    • NG9-1-1 modernizationtailwind

      North American governments are gradually replacing legacy emergency infrastructure with standards-based networks, which could create software and managed-service opportunities for Allerium.

    • Shift to cloud and AItailwind

      Emergency centers are evaluating cloud platforms and AI-assisted tools; if adoption accelerates, the Mira and Coral products could gain share.

    • Trade and supply chain uncertaintyheadwind

      Tariffs, trade restrictions and shortages of long-lead components could raise costs and delay deliveries.

    • Government budgetsmixed

      Contracts with the U.S. government depend on budget decisions and can be terminated for convenience; the effect depends on future funding.

    Competitive position

    The annual report does not name direct competitors in figures, but it says the market is highly competitive and that some rivals have significantly greater resources. Competition also comes from third-party technology providers the company relies on for services.

    • Larger-resource competitors (unnamed)

      The company states some competitors have significantly greater resources, which could lead to loss of customers or market share.

    • Third-party technology providers

      The company relies on third parties for some customer services, and that dependence can become a competitive pressure.

    • Gilat Satellite Networks (S&S buyer)

      An affiliate of Gilat is buying most of the S&S segment, making it a transaction counterparty rather than a direct rival in Allerium.

    • Other NG9-1-1 and call handling providers

      The report refers to competitors in NGCS and call handling markets without naming them in the source.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    • Annual report14 Oct 2026
    • Current report14 Oct 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report14 Oct 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report05 Oct 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report03 Aug 2026
      Material agreement · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report16 Jun 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers
    • Current report15 Jun 2026
      Material agreement · Termination of a material agreement · Creation of a direct financial obligation · Item 3.02 · Item 3.03 · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report15 Jun 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report15 Jun 2026
    • Current report14 May 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-07-31 · SEC / Comtech Telecommunications Corp. · 14 Oct 2026
    2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Comtech Telecommunications Corp. · 14 Oct 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.