GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:GSAT - Nasdaq - US3789735079 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall GSAT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated GSAT against 33 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.
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.
In the past 5 years GSAT always reported negative net income.
GSAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -4.51%, GSAT is doing worse than 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -22.62%, GSAT is not doing good in the industry: 75.76% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GSAT's Return On Invested Capital of 0.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSAT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.51% | ||
| ROE | -22.62% | ||
| ROIC | 0.13% |
ROA(3y)-14.37%
ROA(5y)-13.86%
ROE(3y)-37.31%
ROE(5y)-33.73%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
GSAT has a worse Operating Margin (1.00%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
GSAT's Gross Margin of 66.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GSAT outperforms 75.76% of its industry peers.
GSAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 66.71% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.78%
GM growth 5Y2.46%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
GSAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSAT has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GSAT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GSAT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
GSAT has an Altman-Z score of -0.25. This is a bad value and indicates that GSAT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GSAT has a Altman-Z score of -0.25. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GSAT underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
GSAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.15. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GSAT would need 7.15 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.15, GSAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.37 is on the high side and indicates that GSAT has dependencies on debt financing.
GSAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSAT is outperformed by 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.02
WACC8.22%
2.3 Liquidity
GSAT has a Current Ratio of 2.27. This indicates that GSAT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GSAT (2.27) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
GSAT has a Quick Ratio of 2.19. This indicates that GSAT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GSAT's Quick ratio of 2.19 is amongst the best of the industry. GSAT outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
GSAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -111.59%.
Looking at the last year, GSAT shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.55% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.71% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-111.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.55%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%6.29%
3.2 Future
GSAT is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.90% yearly.
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 Y50.42%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y35.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.04%
Revenue Next 3Y15.79%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for GSAT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year GSAT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GSAT is valued a bit more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than GSAT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GSAT's earnings are expected to grow with 35.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y35.9%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
GSAT does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:GSAT (6/13/2025, 10:00:31 AM)
21.79
-0.4 (-1.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.09%
Inst Owner Change-92.22%
Ins Owners60.58%
Ins Owner Change3.17%
Market Cap2.76B
Analysts82.5
Price Target53.55 (145.75%)
Short Float %4.65%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-13.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-831.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-1272.55%
Max EPS beat(2)-390.2%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.49%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.68%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.27%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)7.82%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-150%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4900%
EPS NY rev (1m)-191.67%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 10.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.98 | ||
| P/B | 8.01 | ||
| P/tB | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.47 |
EPS(TTM)-0.73
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.56
FCFY2.55%
OCF(TTM)3.64
OCFY16.72%
SpS2.01
BVpS2.72
TBVpS1.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.51% | ||
| ROE | -22.62% | ||
| ROCE | 0.16% | ||
| ROIC | 0.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.17% | ||
| OM | 1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 66.71% | ||
| FCFM | 27.71% |
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 Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.15 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.15 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 438.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 153.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.28 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 502.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.25 |
F-Score5
WACC8.22%
ROIC/WACC0.02
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)-111.59%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-6.67%
EPS Next Y50.42%
EPS Next 2Y40.92%
EPS Next 3Y35.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.55%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%6.29%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y14.04%
Revenue Next 3Y15.79%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%
EBIT growth 1Y130.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year833.2%
EBIT Next 3Y147.69%
EBIT Next 5Y92.3%
FCF growth 1Y519.4%
FCF growth 3Y29.75%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y483.58%
OCF growth 3Y49.33%
OCF growth 5Y170.23%