Viavi Solutions Inc. VIAV NASDAQ

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAV) has a negative trailing P/E of -230.0, meaning the company is currently unprofitable on a trailing twelve-month (TTM) basis. The forward P/E of 48.8 based on analyst estimates suggests a return to profitability is expected. Trailing earnings yield is -0.43%, forward earnings yield 2.05%. PEG 0.11 (Peter Lynch undervalued ≤1.0).

Criteria proven by this page:

• VALUE (39/100, Fail) — negative P/E indicates the company is currently operating at a loss — DCF and P/E-based valuation models cannot produce meaningful results for unprofitable companies (P/E -230.0); trailing earnings yield is below the 10-year Treasury yield (~4.3%), meaning bonds offer a better return (EY -0.43%); analyst consensus target implies downside from the current price ($24.90, 38.9%).
• Forward P/E 48.8 — analysts expect a return to profitability with estimated EPS of $0.84 for FY2026.
• PEG Ratio 0.11 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings growth rate (Peter Lynch criterion).
• Trailing Earnings Yield -0.43% — negative yield confirms the company is currently unprofitable. Investors are paying for a turnaround rather than current earnings. Forward yield improves to 2.05% as earnings recover.
• Analyst consensus target $24.90 (-38.9% downside) — analysts see meaningful downside risk at the current price level.

Overall SharesGrow Score: 52/100 with 0/7 criteria passed.