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GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GSAT - US3789735079 - Common Stock

30.9385 USD
+0.25 (+0.81%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 2:27:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

GSAT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. GSAT scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. GSAT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GSAT had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year GSAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
GSAT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
GSAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

GSAT has a Return On Assets of -2.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSAT underperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -13.58%, GSAT is doing worse than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
GSAT has a Return On Invested Capital of 0.45%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSAT underperforms 63.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -13.58%
ROIC 0.45%
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

With a Operating Margin value of 3.88%, GSAT is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GSAT's Gross Margin of 66.74% is amongst the best of the industry. GSAT outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSAT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.88%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.74%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), GSAT is destroying value.
GSAT has more shares outstanding than it did 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 0.25, we must say that GSAT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GSAT's Altman-Z score of 0.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSAT is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSAT is 3.76, which is a good value as it means it would take GSAT, 3.76 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GSAT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.76) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
GSAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GSAT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSAT outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 3.76
Altman-Z 0.25
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.25%
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 2.81 indicates that GSAT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
GSAT's Current ratio of 2.81 is amongst the best of the industry. GSAT outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.72 indicates that GSAT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GSAT (2.72) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.81
Quick Ratio 2.72
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 growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.09%, which is quite good.
GSAT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.85%.
Measured over the past years, GSAT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.71% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%186.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.85%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%11.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GSAT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.41% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GSAT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y88.67%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y12.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.17%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 -1K -2K -3K

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as GSAT.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.01
EV/EBITDA 40.63
GSAT Per share dataGSAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as GSAT's earnings are expected to grow with 36.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.41%

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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 (9/5/2025, 2:27:59 PM)

30.9385

+0.25 (+0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners21.37%
Inst Owner Change3.83%
Ins Owners60.61%
Ins Owner Change0.39%
Market Cap3.92B
Analysts82.5
Price Target53.55 (73.09%)
Short Float %5.57%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-21.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.65%
Min EPS beat(2)-390.2%
Max EPS beat(2)354.9%
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)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.49%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.59%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.91%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)66.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-200%
EPS NY rev (1m)77.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 15.03
P/FCF 30.01
P/OCF 6.73
P/B 10.86
P/tB 18
EV/EBITDA 40.63
EPS(TTM)-0.45
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY3.33%
OCF(TTM)4.6
OCFY14.86%
SpS2.06
BVpS2.85
TBVpS1.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.57%
ROE -13.58%
ROCE 0.57%
ROIC 0.45%
ROICexc 0.54%
ROICexgc 0.6%
OM 3.88%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 66.74%
FCFM 50.09%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 3.76
Debt/EBITDA 4.68
Cap/Depr 501.71%
Cap/Sales 173.36%
Interest Coverage 1.13
Cash Conversion 581.37%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.81
Quick Ratio 2.72
Altman-Z 0.25
F-Score5
WACC8.25%
ROIC/WACC0.05
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)9.09%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%186.67%
EPS Next Y88.67%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y36.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.85%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%11.2%
Revenue Next Year7.13%
Revenue Next 2Y12.88%
Revenue Next 3Y15.17%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%
EBIT growth 1Y180.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year833.2%
EBIT Next 3Y147.69%
EBIT Next 5Y92.3%
FCF growth 1Y356.48%
FCF growth 3Y29.75%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y577.09%
OCF growth 3Y49.33%
OCF growth 5Y170.23%