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Intuitive Machines Inc. (LUNR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/18/2025: LUNR (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Outstanding Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, have historically outperformed the market, making them a top-tier choice for investors.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $14.38
1 Year Target Price $14.38
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 181.13% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.09B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 6.13 - 24.95 | Updated Date 09/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.13 - 24.95 | Updated Date 09/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.23 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -123.18% | Operating Margin (TTM) -56.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -12.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) -201.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 792100192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.84 |
Enterprise Value 792100192 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.05 | Shares Outstanding 117819525 | Shares Floating 111082605 |
Shares Outstanding 117819525 | Shares Floating 111082605 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.31 | Percent Institutions 56.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Intuitive Machines Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Intuitive Machines Inc. (LUNR) was founded in 2013. It is a space exploration, infrastructure, and services company focused on lunar missions. They aim to lower the cost of access to the Moon. Significant milestones include securing NASA Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contracts and launching its first lunar lander mission in 2024.
Core Business Areas
- Lunar Access Services: Providing transportation of payloads to the lunar surface.
- Space Products and Infrastructure: Developing and manufacturing space-qualified hardware, including lunar landers, propulsion systems, and avionics.
- Space Operations: Operating missions and providing data services from the Moon.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Stephen Altemus (CEO), Trent Martin (CFO), and Kam Ghaffarian (Executive Chairman). The company operates with a functional organizational structure, focusing on engineering, mission operations, and business development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Nova-C Lunar Lander: A lunar lander designed to deliver payloads to the Moon. Competitors include Astrobotic Technology, Firefly Aerospace, and SpaceX (Starship). Market share is currently developing but is dependent on mission success, but the current revenue from this product is difficult to ascertain.
- Lunar Data Services: Providing data and imagery collected from the lunar surface to customers. This is an emerging market with limited publicly available data. Competitors include other companies offering lunar data, as missions become more frequent.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The space exploration industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased government and private investment. The lunar economy is a key area of focus, with opportunities in resource utilization, scientific research, and commercial activities.
Positioning
Intuitive Machines is positioned as a leader in lunar access services, particularly through its CLPS contracts with NASA. Its competitive advantages include its lander technology and expertise in mission operations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The lunar economy TAM is projected to reach billions of dollars in the coming decades. Intuitive Machines is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its lander missions and data services.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- CLPS contract awards
- Lander technology
- Experienced management team
- First mover advantage in lunar missions
Weaknesses
- Limited operational history
- Reliance on government contracts
- High capital expenditure
- Unproven business model
Opportunities
- Growing lunar economy
- Increased demand for lunar data
- Expansion of space infrastructure
- Partnerships with other space companies
Threats
- Competition from other space companies
- Technological risks
- Funding uncertainties
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ASTC
- LMT
- BA
- NOC
- SPCE
Competitive Landscape
Intuitive Machines is competing with established aerospace companies (LMT, BA, NOC) and emerging space companies (ASTC, SPCE). The competitive landscape is rapidly evolving, with new players entering the market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limited historical data available due to recent IPO.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of lunar missions and securing additional contracts. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include launching the IM-1 mission, developing new lander technologies, and pursuing partnerships with other space companies.
Summary
Intuitive Machines is a relatively new but ambitious player in the burgeoning lunar economy, particularly focused on providing commercial lunar lander services. Securing future contracts and demonstrating reliable operations is paramount for long-term success. While a first-mover advantage exists, strong competition exists from larger aerospace companies. The company's financial performance is highly dependent on mission success and securing further funding.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Intuitive Machines Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-11-17 | Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Stephen Altemus | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 435 | |
Full time employees 435 | |||
Intuitive Machines, Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates space products and services in the United States. The company provides delivery services for the transportation and delivery of payloads, such as satellites, scientific instruments, and cargo to various destinations in space, rideshare delivery, and lunar surface access; data transmission services, which include the collection, processing, and interpretation of space-based data, utilizing AI applications, such as, command, control, communications, reconnaissance and prospecting; and infrastructure as a service delivers space assets performing tasks and making decisions without human intervention that are designed to perform essential functions, such as, navigation, maintenance, scientific data collection, and system health monitoring. It offers Nova-C lunar lander combines flight-proven with a scalable design to meet the demands of the emerging lunar economy; Micro-Nova develops propulsive drone that is designed to land, deploy, and hop on the company's IM-2 mission; and Nova-D developed to transport critical payloads, including infrastructure services, such as fission surface power systems, lunar terrain vehicles, and rovers, enabling sustainable lunar exploration and development. In addition, the company provides lunar data network for tracking and communications network and a constellation of lunar data network satellites. It serves its products to the U.S. government, which include NASA, national security space, U.S. department of Defense, and state governments; commercial; and international customers. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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