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TELESAT CORP (TSAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TSAT - Nasdaq - CA8795123097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.23  +0.1 (+0.58%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, TSAT scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TSAT was compared to 33 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While TSAT seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. TSAT does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TSAT has reported negative net income.
In the past year TSAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years TSAT reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
TSAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
TSAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSAT 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 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

TSAT has a Return On Assets of -1.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TSAT underperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
TSAT's Return On Equity of -12.49% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TSAT is outperformed by 69.70% of its industry peers.
TSAT's Return On Invested Capital of 2.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSAT outperforms 48.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSAT is below the industry average of 7.13%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.24%
ROE -12.49%
ROIC 2.33%
ROA(3y)0.29%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)2.17%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
TSAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 34.67%, TSAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
TSAT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of TSAT (93.65%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSAT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 93.65%
OM growth 3Y-0.65%
OM growth 5Y-5.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.93%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
TSAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TSAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
TSAT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TSAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, TSAT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
TSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingTSAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
TSAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.56, we must say that TSAT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TSAT has a worse Altman-Z score (0.56) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 4.73 is on the high side and indicates that TSAT has dependencies on debt financing.
TSAT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 4.73. This is amonst the worse of the industry: TSAT underperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.56
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC6.64%
TSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 5.63 indicates that TSAT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.63, TSAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
TSAT has a Quick Ratio of 5.63. This indicates that TSAT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TSAT has a Quick ratio of 5.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. TSAT outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.63
Quick Ratio 5.63
TSAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TSAT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -176.60%.
Looking at the last year, TSAT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.41% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.92% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.02%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-23.28%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TSAT will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -25.06% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, TSAT will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 15.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-33.39%
EPS Next 2Y-49.13%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-25.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y15.49%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TSAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
TSAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TSAT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year TSAT is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
TSAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

TSAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.66
TSAT Per share dataTSAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 -20 -30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TSAT's earnings are expected to decrease with -25.06% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-49.13%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

TELESAT CORP

NASDAQ:TSAT (6/13/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

17.23

+0.1 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12
Inst Owners56.44%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners6.14%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap880.28M
Analysts80
Price Target32.13 (86.48%)
Short Float %2.75%
Short Ratio4.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)37.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-110.16%
Max EPS beat(2)185.61%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)129.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-110.16%
Max EPS beat(4)377.21%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.03%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.84%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)53.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)52.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)41.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.24
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 9.54
P/B 1.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.66
EPS(TTM)-2.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-8.91
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-17.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY10.49%
SpS7.69
BVpS10.18
TBVpS-34.35
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.24%
ROE -12.49%
ROCE 2.68%
ROIC 2.33%
ROICexc 2.63%
ROICexgc 5.33%
OM 34.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 93.65%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)0.29%
ROA(5y)1.38%
ROE(3y)2.17%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)3.76%
ROIC(5y)4.41%
ROICexc(3y)4.87%
ROICexc(5y)5.57%
ROICexgc(3y)14.76%
ROICexgc(5y)17.44%
ROCE(3y)4.34%
ROCE(5y)5.08%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.13%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-25.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-18.41%
OM growth 3Y-0.65%
OM growth 5Y-5.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.93%
GM growth 5Y-0.54%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.73
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 10.42
Cap/Depr 973.23%
Cap/Sales 247.48%
Interest Coverage 1.06
Cash Conversion 39.08%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.63
Quick Ratio 5.63
Altman-Z 0.56
F-Score3
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC0.35
Cap/Depr(3y)301.38%
Cap/Depr(5y)217.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)74.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)55.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-176.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%214.85%
EPS Next Y-33.39%
EPS Next 2Y-49.13%
EPS Next 3Y-25.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.02%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.92%
Sales Q2Q%-23.28%
Revenue Next Year-25.98%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.72%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.77%
Revenue Next 5Y15.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-70.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.61%
EBIT growth 5Y-14.06%
EBIT Next Year-11.44%
EBIT Next 3Y-4.1%
EBIT Next 5Y26.1%
FCF growth 1Y-779.74%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-49.27%
OCF growth 3Y-40.49%
OCF growth 5Y-30.15%