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GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GSAT - Nasdaq - US3789735079 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.68  +0.46 (+2.39%)

After market: 19.68 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GSAT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GSAT against 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. The financial health of GSAT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. GSAT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GSAT has reported negative net income.
In the past year GSAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
GSAT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years GSAT had a positive operating cash flow.
GSAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -4.32%, GSAT is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Equity of GSAT (-20.56%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.32%
ROE -20.56%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-14.37%
ROA(5y)-13.86%
ROE(3y)-37.31%
ROE(5y)-33.73%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GSAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

GSAT has a better Gross Margin (66.94%) than 78.79% of its industry peers.
GSAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GSAT does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.94%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.78%
GM growth 5Y2.46%
GSAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GSAT does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for GSAT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GSAT has more shares outstanding
GSAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingGSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
GSAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.30, we must say that GSAT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GSAT has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.30) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSAT is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take GSAT, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.71, GSAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.85% of the companies in the same industry.
GSAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.33, GSAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z -0.3
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.94%
GSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.16 indicates that GSAT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GSAT has a better Current ratio (3.16) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
GSAT has a Quick Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that GSAT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.09, GSAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.16
Quick Ratio 3.09
GSAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GSAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -433.33%.
GSAT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.86%.
GSAT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-433.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-180%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%16.73%

3.2 Future

GSAT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 37.42% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y93.7%
EPS Next 2Y39.99%
EPS Next 3Y37.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y15.29%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
GSAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M
GSAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4 -6 -8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GSAT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GSAT. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
GSAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GSAT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: GSAT is more expensive than 69.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GSAT's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.21
EV/EBITDA 28.82
GSAT Per share dataGSAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GSAT's earnings are expected to grow with 37.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.99%
EPS Next 3Y37.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GSAT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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GLOBALSTAR INC

NASDAQ:GSAT (5/1/2025, 4:30:01 PM)

After market: 19.68 0 (0%)

19.68

+0.46 (+2.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/amc
Inst Owners20.09%
Inst Owner Change-2.37%
Ins Owners60.58%
Ins Owner Change2.3%
Market Cap2.49B
Analysts82.5
Price Target53.55 (172.1%)
Short Float %4.81%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-14.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.49%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.49%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.69%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.82%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-1.56%
PT rev (3m)1476.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-300%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2033.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-188.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1236.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.95
P/FCF 13.21
P/OCF 5.67
P/B 6.94
P/tB 10.25
EV/EBITDA 28.82
EPS(TTM)-0.72
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY7.57%
OCF(TTM)3.47
OCFY17.63%
SpS1.98
BVpS2.84
TBVpS1.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.32%
ROE -20.56%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.94%
FCFM 75.34%
ROA(3y)-14.37%
ROA(5y)-13.86%
ROE(3y)-37.31%
ROE(5y)-33.73%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.78%
GM growth 5Y2.46%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 5.38
Cap/Depr 281.61%
Cap/Sales 100.1%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 495.74%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.16
Quick Ratio 3.09
Altman-Z -0.3
F-Score4
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)171.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)115.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)67.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)49.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-433.33%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-180%
EPS Next Y93.7%
EPS Next 2Y39.99%
EPS Next 3Y37.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%16.73%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3Y15.29%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-112.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year832.86%
EBIT Next 3Y146.88%
EBIT Next 5Y92.3%
FCF growth 1Y303.98%
FCF growth 3Y29.75%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y490.78%
OCF growth 3Y49.33%
OCF growth 5Y170.23%