Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (GILT) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Pending $157.5M Comtech unit acquisition and convertible debt expansion create major integration risk, pinning GILT near 52-week lows.
Investment score: 56/100
Analysis as of
Is Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The TradeMates model assigns Gilat Satellite Networks an Investment Score of 56/100 (WATCH). While recent defense wins ($32M DKET contract) and earnings beat streaks highlight operational execution, the stock remains locked in a severe downtrend at $7.45, near its 52-week low of $7.40. Integration of Comtech's $157.5M unit and the recent $100M convertible debt placement add execution risk over the next 12 months.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 60/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 65/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 20/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 25/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 75/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd opportunities and risks
What speaks for GILT
- Transformative Comtech Acquisition Scale
What speaks against GILT
- Execution and Margin Risk from $157.5M Comtech Unit Integration
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILT | 16.2x | 1.1x | 7.7x | 30.3% | 6.2% | -0.6% |
| ITRN | 15.5x | 2.5x | 8.5x | 50.0% | 16.3% | 8.3% |
| AUDC | 43.2x | 1.1x | 13.9x | 65.7% | 2.8% | 8.1% |
| SILC | n/a | 2.9x | n/a | 30.2% | -13.0% | -1.5% |
| CRNT | n/a | 0.5x | 8.1x | 33.7% | -0.9% | 10.0% |
| MWE.L | 14.4x | 1.4x | 9.3x | 33.1% | 10.0% | 5.3% |
| Peer median | 14.4x | 1.4x | 8.5x | 33.7% | 2.8% | 8.1% |
Frequently asked questions about Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (GILT)
Is GILT stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. The TradeMates model assigns Gilat Satellite Networks an Investment Score of 56/100 (WATCH). While recent defense wins ($32M DKET contract) and earnings beat streaks highlight operational execution, the stock remains locked in a severe downtrend at $7.45, near its 52-week low of $7.40. Integration of Comtech's $157.5M unit and the recent $100M convertible debt placement add execution risk over the next 12 months. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is GILT stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for GILT is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.