Viavi Solutions Inc.

VIAV · Technology · $8.6B mkt cap · FY2025 filings · Narrow moat

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Pricing power97

Median gross margin 58.2% over 10y, very stable.

Returns on capital51

Median ROIC 12.4%, above the 9% hurdle in 56% of years.

Balance-sheet safety55

Net cash position — no leverage risk.

Capital discipline52

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count shrinking (buybacks).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale

No price data

Owner earnings (normalized): —
Est. intrinsic value / share: —
Recent price: $38.38
Discount to value: No price data

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Moat Score history

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