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Geospace Technologies Corporation (GEOS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: GEOS (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 34 days. Simulated Profits (7.37%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 73.11% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 203.50M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.17 | 52 Weeks Range 5.51 - 18.99 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.51 - 18.99 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.24 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) -57.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.37% | Return on Equity (TTM) -11.88% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 184138502 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75 |
Enterprise Value 184138502 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.68 | Shares Outstanding 12807000 | Shares Floating 11745384 |
Shares Outstanding 12807000 | Shares Floating 11745384 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.24 | Percent Institutions 65.02 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Geospace Technologies Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Geospace Technologies Corporation was founded in 1980. It initially focused on providing seismic equipment to the oil and gas industry. Over time, it expanded into adjacent markets like security and surveillance.
Core Business Areas
- Seismic: Designs and manufactures instruments and equipment used in geophysical exploration, primarily for the oil and gas industry. Products include seismic data acquisition systems, sensors, and recording instruments.
- Adjacent Markets: Develops and markets products and services for adjacent markets such as security, surveillance, and industrial applications. This includes products like wireless security sensors and acoustic monitoring systems.
- Reservoir Monitoring: Provides permanent reservoir monitoring systems to oil and gas companies to increase production and efficiency.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is headed by the CEO, with functional departments like Sales, Engineering, and Finance. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with business unit heads reporting to the executive team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Seismic Data Acquisition Systems: These systems are used to acquire seismic data for oil and gas exploration. Market share varies by region, but Geospace is a notable player. Competitors include WesternGeco (SLB) and CGG.
- Wireless Sensor Networks: Used in security and surveillance applications. The market is fragmented. Competitors include Senstar Technologies (SNT), and other security companies.
- Permanent Reservoir Monitoring Systems: Used to monitor oil and gas reservoirs in real-time. Geospace has a leading presence in this niche market. Competitors include OptaSense (QinetiQ Group).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical, impacting demand for seismic equipment. The security and surveillance market is growing due to increased security concerns. Demand for permanent reservoir monitoring is tied to long-term oil production strategies.
Positioning
Geospace is positioned as a technology provider for both the oil and gas and security industries. They compete on product performance and reliability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated TAM for oilfield services (including seismic) is around $250 billion. Security and surveillance TAM estimated around $100 billion. Geospace targets specific segments within these large markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong technological expertise
- Established relationships with oil and gas companies
- Diversification into adjacent markets
Weaknesses
- High dependence on the oil and gas industry
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Fluctuations in stock price based on Oil prices
Opportunities
- Growth in the security and surveillance market
- Expansion into new geographic regions
- Development of new sensor technologies
Threats
- Cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry
- Competition from larger players
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SLB
- CGG
- FAZ
Competitive Landscape
Geospace competes with larger companies like SLB and CGG. Geospace's competitive advantage lies in its specialized products and customer relationships.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been tied to oil and gas exploration activity.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the stability of Oil and Gas prices. and Geospace's ability to expand into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Expansion into the security and surveillance market is a key strategic initiative.
Summary
Geospace Technologies Corporation is a technology provider in the oil and gas and security industries. It is heavily dependent on the oil and gas market, which makes it sensitive to industry cycles. Geospace's diversification into security and surveillance markets provides growth opportunities, but it faces competition from larger companies. Further expansion into these markets and innovation in sensor technologies are crucial for future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, Industry reports, Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Financial data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Geospace Technologies Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1997-11-20 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Richard James Kelley | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 450 | Website https://www.geospace.com |
Full time employees 450 | Website https://www.geospace.com | ||
Geospace Technologies Corporation designs and manufactures instruments and equipment used in the oil and gas industry to acquire seismic data in order to locate, characterize, and monitor hydrocarbon producing reservoirs. The company operates through three segments: Oil and Gas Markets, Adjacent Markets, and Emerging Markets. The Oil and Gas Markets segment offers wireless seismic data acquisition systems and reservoir characterization products and services, as well as traditional seismic exploration products, such as geophones, hydrophones, leader wires, connectors, cables, marine streamer retrieval and steering devices, and other seismic products. The Adjacent Markets segment provides industrial products, including imaging equipment, water meter products, remote shut-off valves, and Internet of Things platform, as well as seismic sensors for vibration monitoring and geotechnical applications, such as mine safety and earthquake detection applications; and electronic pre-press products that employ direct thermal imaging, direct-to-screen printing systems, and digital inkjet printing technologies targeted at the commercial and industrial graphics, textile, and flexographic printing industries. The Emerging Markets segment designs and sells products used for border and perimeter security surveillance, cross-border tunneling detection, and other products targeted at movement monitoring, intrusion detection, and situational awareness. This segment serves various agencies of the United States government, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and other agencies, as well as energy companies. The company operates in Asia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, South America, the United States, and internationally. Geospace Technologies Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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