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Viavi Solutions (NasdaqGS:VIAV)
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Viavi Solutions stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Viavi Solutions (Communications Equipment, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Viavi Solutions are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 20 (worse than 80% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 85). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 52, is a buy recommendation based on Viavi Solutions's financial characteristics. As the company Viavi Solutions shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 20 (80% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 85% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 85). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Viavi Solutions, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Communications Equipment |
| Index | NASDAQ |
| Size class | Large |
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Research History: Viavi Solutions
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 17 |
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8 |
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21 |
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20 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 17 |
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53 |
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79 |
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85 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 75 |
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67 |
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52 |
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46 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 48 |
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80 |
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85 |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 26 |
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72 |
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84 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 52 (better than 52% compared with investment alternatives), Viavi Solutions (Communications Equipment, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Viavi Solutions are low in value (priced high) with a consolidated Value Rank of 20 (worse than 80% of alternatives), and are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 46, which means above-average debt burdens) but show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 85). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 52, is a buy recommendation based on Viavi Solutions's financial characteristics. As the company Viavi Solutions shows low value with an Obermatt Value Rank of 20 (80% of comparable investments are less expensive), investors should look at the other ranks. In this case, growth is expected to be above-average, better than 85% of comparable companies (Obermatt Growth Rank is 85). This is a typical case. Companies with above average growth tend to cost more than stocks with slower growth expectations. If this is a high-growth company, the low Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 is a good sign. The more debt a well-performing company has, the higher the returns to shareholders. However, if growth turns negative or interest rates increase, high debt may become a burden. If you believe the future is bright for Viavi Solutions, even a low-value company (in terms of its key financial indicators) can be a good investment. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 17 |
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8 |
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21 |
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20 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 17 |
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53 |
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79 |
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85 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 75 |
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67 |
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52 |
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46 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 9 |
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28 |
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45 |
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52 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 20 (worse than 80% compared with alternatives), Viavi Solutions shares are significantly more expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators where three out of four are below average for Viavi Solutions. Only the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) indicates good stock value with a Price-to-Book Rank of 59, which means that the stock price is lower compared with invested capital than for 59% of comparable investments. All other value indicators are below the market median. Price-to-Sales is 31 which means the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future profits is higher than 69% of comparable companies, indicating a low value concerning Viavi Solutions's revenue levels. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Book Rank of 59 and for the dividend yields rank which is lower than for 99% of comparable companies, making the stock more expensive as regards to with the company's expected dividend payouts. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 20, is a sell recommendation based on Viavi Solutions's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Why are market participants paying such a high price for Viavi Solutions, where three out of four value indicators are below par? One reason could be that the company is well financed, indicated by the high book capital level, and has a promising future that is not yet visible in reported revenues and profits. That would also explain the low dividend yield because the company needs the cash to invest in its future. If investors can verify a picture in this sense, the stock may still be a good investment, even though current company-reported financials don't fully explain current stock prices. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision, which is essential in this case, as the financial indicators are inconclusive. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 21 |
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19 |
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36 |
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31 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 43 |
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35 |
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34 |
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29 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 36 |
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44 |
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61 |
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59 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 17 |
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8 |
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21 |
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20 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Viavi Solutions shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Viavi Solutions. Profit Growth has a rank of 59 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 59% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 94, and Stock Returns has a rank of 67 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 67% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 48 (52% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 85, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 22 |
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62 |
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49 |
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48 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 37 |
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29 |
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63 |
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59 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 7 |
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70 |
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89 |
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94 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 55 |
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41 |
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51 |
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67 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 17 |
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53 |
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79 |
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85 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 46 (better than 46% compared with alternatives), the company Viavi Solutions has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Viavi Solutions is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with two out of three indicators above-average for Viavi Solutions. Refinancing is at 57, meaning the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 57% of its competitors. Liquidity is also good at 59, meaning the company generates more profit to service its debt than 59% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is safer when it comes to debt service. However, Leverage is rather large at 27, which means the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 73% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 46 (worse than 54% compared with alternatives), Viavi Solutions has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. This is not bad if things go well. The higher debt level means better returns to shareholders if things go well. Many top-performing companies operate with higher debt levels, and Viavi Solutions could be in that group. But if you expect the environment to turn rougher, the higher leverage could become a problem. The same is valid if you expect interest rates to rise. That could squeeze shareholder returns, which so far have benefitted from better conditions. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Viavi Solutions and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 21 |
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25 |
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28 |
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27 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 71 |
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58 |
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63 |
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57 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 78 |
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68 |
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61 |
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59 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 75 |
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67 |
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52 |
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46 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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53 |
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36 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 50 |
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50 |
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95 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 32 |
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57 |
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71 |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 44 |
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50 |
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54 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 48 |
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80 |
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85 |
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