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Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock (GSAT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: GSAT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $52.5
1 Year Target Price $52.5
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.08% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.95B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 52.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 52.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1 | 52 Weeks Range 15.00 - 41.10 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 15.00 - 41.10 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.42 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.15% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.45% | Return on Equity (TTM) -10.33% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 4027268895 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.15 |
Enterprise Value 4027268895 | Price to Sales(TTM) 15.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 15.45 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 40.2 | Shares Outstanding 126673000 | Shares Floating 49745653 |
Shares Outstanding 126673000 | Shares Floating 49745653 | ||
Percent Insiders 60.57 | Percent Institutions 23.04 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
Globalstar was founded in 1991 and launched its first-generation constellation in 1998. It provides mobile satellite services (MSS) worldwide, including voice, data, and messaging.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial IoT: Provides asset tracking and monitoring solutions for various industries using its satellite network.
- SPOT Products: Offers personal safety devices using satellite technology, including GPS tracking and emergency notification.
- Wholesale Satellite Capacity: Provides satellite bandwidth to other businesses for their own applications and services.
- Engineering Services: Offers engineering and technical services related to satellite communications.
Leadership and Structure
Jay Monroe (Executive Chairman), Paul E. Jacobs (CEO), Rebecca Clary (CFO). The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with departments focused on engineering, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
- SPOT Devices: Personal safety devices (e.g., SPOT Gen4) using satellite GPS tracking and emergency SOS. Competitors include Garmin inReach, ZOLEO. Market share is estimated around 10-15% in personal satellite safety devices.
- Commercial IoT Solutions: Satellite-based asset tracking and monitoring for industries like oil and gas, transportation, and agriculture. Competitors include Iridium, Orbcomm. Market Share data for Globalstar in the Commercial IoT segment requires specific market research data that is not publicly available.
- Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
- Revenue: Unable to provide revenue data without access to proprietary financial data.
- Satellite Capacity: Globalstar sells satellite bandwidth to partners such as Apple for Emergency SOS via satellite feature. This relationship generated substantial revenue in 2023. Market share data for the segment is difficult to quantify because it depends on agreements with other partners.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The satellite communications industry is growing, driven by increasing demand for connectivity in remote areas and the growth of IoT applications. The industry is competitive with several established players.
Positioning
Globalstar positions itself as a provider of affordable satellite solutions, particularly for IoT and personal safety applications. Competitive advantages include its LEO satellite constellation and strategic partnerships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for satellite IoT and connectivity solutions is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Globalstar is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its targeted offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation
- Focus on IoT and personal safety markets
- Partnership with Apple
- Affordable service pricing
- Strong brand recognition in personal safety devices (SPOT)
Weaknesses
- Historically, financial instability
- Limited satellite coverage compared to competitors
- Smaller satellite constellation compared to competitors
- Reliance on partnerships for revenue
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Growing demand for satellite IoT solutions
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new satellite-based applications
- Increased adoption of personal safety devices
- Strategic partnerships with other technology companies
Threats
- Competition from other satellite operators (Iridium, Orbcomm)
- Technological advancements in terrestrial communication
- Economic downturns affecting customer spending
- Regulatory changes impacting satellite operations
- Emerging Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- IRDM
- ORBC
Competitive Landscape
Globalstar offers competitive pricing for specific services like IoT and personal tracking, but faces challenges against Iridium which has global coverage and a stronger history.
Major Acquisitions
OXOS
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 37
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition enabled Globalstar to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions to its customers. It expanded its reach by acquiring complementary technologies to expand IoT offering.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Globalstar's growth has been mixed, with periods of rapid growth followed by periods of slower growth or decline. The Apple partnership provides significant revenue stream.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary depending on the source, but generally indicate continued growth in revenue and profitability.
Recent Initiatives: Apple partnership, expansion of IoT solutions, investment in new satellite technology.
Summary
Globalstar's strength lies in its LEO satellite constellation, strategic partnerships, and focused approach on IoT and personal safety markets. However, its financial history and smaller constellation pose risks. The Apple partnership has significantly improved Globalstar's revenue outlook, while ongoing competition requires continuous innovation and expansion.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC filings
- Company press releases
- Analyst reports
- Industry reports
- Globalstar's official website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and based on available data. 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.
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About Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Covington, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-02 | CEO & Director Dr. Paul E. Jacobs Ph.D. | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Telecom Services | Full time employees 389 | Website https://www.globalstar.com |
Full time employees 389 | Website https://www.globalstar.com | ||
Globalstar, Inc. provides mobile satellite services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and internationally. The company offers duplex two-way voice and data products, including mobile voice and data satellite communications services and equipment for remote business continuity, recreational usage, safety, emergency preparedness and response, and other applications. It also provides data transmissions using a mobile or fixed device that transmits the location of the device and other information to a central monitoring station, including commercial IoT products; communication and data transmissions using SPOT family of devices, such as SPOT X, SPOT Gen4, and SPOT Trace that emergency alerts, and transmit messages and the location of the device; and voice communication and data transmissions. In addition, the company offers commercial IoT devices to track assets comprising cargo containers and rail cars, monitor utility meters, and monitor oil and gas assets; small satellite transmitter modules, such as the STX-3, ST-150 and ST100, and chips that enable an integrator's products to access its network; engineering and other communication services using MSS and terrestrial spectrum licenses; and hardware and software designs to develop specific applications operating over satellite network, as well as the installation of gateways and antennas. It distributes its products through retailers and sales force, as well as www.findmespot.com e-commerce website. The company serves recreation and personal, government, oil and gas, maritime, construction, and transportation, as well as mining, leisure, emergency services, agriculture, and forestry markets. Globalstar, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
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