GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:GSAT • US3789735079

62.59 USD
+1.8 (+2.96%)
Last: Feb 24, 2026, 02:08 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

GSAT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While GSAT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, GSAT is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GSAT has reported negative net income.
  • GSAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GSAT had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years GSAT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: GSAT outperforms 45.95% of its industry peers.
  • GSAT has a Return On Equity (-13.58%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • GSAT has a Return On Invested Capital (0.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.88%, GSAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.74%, GSAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 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 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GSAT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • GSAT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GSAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingGSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.73, we must say that GSAT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • GSAT has a better Altman-Z score (1.73) than 78.38% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.76, GSAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.30. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of GSAT (1.30) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.3
Debt/FCF 3.76
Altman-Z 1.73
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC8.41%
GSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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 91.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.72 indicates that GSAT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • GSAT has a better Quick ratio (2.72) than 91.89% 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 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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -2.22%.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.86% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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)-2.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%

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 30.95% on average per year.
  • GSAT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y91.97%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y10.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.11%
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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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 -4K

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 75.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GSAT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.8
EV/EBITDA 78.79
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

  • GSAT's earnings are expected to grow with 30.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for GSAT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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GLOBALSTAR INC

NASDAQ:GSAT (2/24/2026, 2:08:52 PM)

62.59

+1.8 (+2.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-25
Inst Owners25.11%
Inst Owner Change-1.52%
Ins Owners60.52%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap7.94B
Revenue(TTM)250.35M
Net Income(TTM)-49.01M
Analysts80
Price Target68.34 (9.19%)
Short Float %6.5%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 30.46
P/FCF 60.8
P/OCF 13.63
P/B 22
P/tB 36.46
EV/EBITDA 78.79
EPS(TTM)-0.46
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.01
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.03
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)4.59
OCFY7.34%
SpS2.06
BVpS2.85
TBVpS1.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 1.73
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
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)-2.22%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y91.97%
EPS Next 2Y40.79%
EPS Next 3Y30.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.86%
Revenue growth 3Y26.29%
Revenue growth 5Y13.71%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%
Revenue Next Year10.11%
Revenue Next 2Y10.41%
Revenue Next 3Y12.11%
Revenue Next 5Y9.81%
EBIT growth 1Y180.68%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year862.02%
EBIT Next 3Y134.49%
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%

GLOBALSTAR INC / GSAT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLOBALSTAR INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GSAT.


Can you provide the valuation status for GLOBALSTAR INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GLOBALSTAR INC?

GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) stock?

The financial health rating of GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) is 6 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) stock?

The dividend rating of GLOBALSTAR INC (GSAT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -21.64%.