Viasat offers growth catalysts in ViaSat-3, Defense & Advanced Technologies, and Equatys but remains capital intensive with high debt. At $72, VSAT trades at 9.5x FY2027 EV/EBITDA with only $180M free cash flow, making the risk/reward unattractive; a hold is warranted. The Defense & Advanced Technologies segment is outpacing Communication Services, with record backlog and strong contract wins, shifting VSAT's strategic mix.
Viasat: Real Catalysts, But Not Enough Margin Of Safety
Source: Seeking Alpha