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ViaSat Inc (VSAT) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

ViaSat Inc stock (VSAT) is currently trading at $48.10. ViaSat Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.36. Analyst consensus price target for VSAT is $45.57. WallStSmart rates VSAT as Hold.

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VSAT

ViaSat Inc

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$48.10
$1.06 (-2.16%)
52W$7.36
$52.70
Target$45.57-5.3%

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Smart Analysis

ViaSat Inc (VSAT) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

56
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

ViaSat Inc (VSAT) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.8/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.2610/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

EPS GrowthGrowth
35.70%10/10

Earnings per share surging 35.70% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
95.76%10/10

95.76% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.368/10

Paying $1.36 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.558/10

Trading at 1.55x book value, attractively priced

Market CapQuality
$6.30B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
1.365
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.712
Undervalued

ViaSat Inc (VSAT) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 0.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-6.39%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-7.34%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
2.75%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Revenue GrowthGrowth
3.00%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 3.00% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
144.93
Expensive

ViaSat Inc (VSAT) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 0.8/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.26), Price/Sales (1.36), Price/Book (1.55) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 35.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 3.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -6.39%, Operating Margin at 2.75%, Profit Margin at -7.34%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -6.39% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 3.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, EPS Growth) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

VSAT Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

VSAT's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.36x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 6.58x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 88% below its historical high of 11.15x set in Feb 2007, and 1% above its historical low of 1.35x in Mar 2026.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for ViaSat Inc (VSAT) · TECHNOLOGYCOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

The Big Picture

ViaSat Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 4.6B with 300% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -7.3% profit margin.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 300% YoY, reaching 4.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT peers.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 315M in free cash flow and 727M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -7.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can ViaSat Inc maintain 300%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Debt management: total debt of 7.2B is significantly higher than cash (1.3B). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ViaSat Inc.

Bottom Line

ViaSat Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 300% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -7.3% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About ViaSat Inc(VSAT)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Country

USA

Viasat, Inc. provides worldwide broadband and communications products and services. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

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6155 EL CAMINO REAL, CARLSBAD, CA, UNITED STATES, 92009