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Shotspotter Inc (SSTI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: SSTI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
7 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $21.5
1 Year Target Price $21.5
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -52.27% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 147.99M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 21.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.18 | 52 Weeks Range 9.33 - 19.43 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.33 - 19.43 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.79 |
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 -9.74% | Operating Margin (TTM) -11.23% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) -13.49% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 13.28 | Enterprise Value 149801361 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.42 |
Enterprise Value 149801361 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.42 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 229.76 | Shares Outstanding 12791251 | Shares Floating 9736828 |
Shares Outstanding 12791251 | Shares Floating 9736828 | ||
Percent Insiders 24.67 | Percent Institutions 58.96 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Shotspotter Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
ShotSpotter, Inc. was founded in 1996 and initially focused on military applications of acoustic surveillance technology. The company then shifted its focus to gunshot detection technology for law enforcement. Over time, the company has evolved to offer a suite of public safety solutions for cities.
Core Business Areas
- Gunshot Detection: The company's core business, providing real-time gunshot detection and location services to law enforcement agencies. This service involves deploying acoustic sensors in urban areas to detect and report gunfire events to law enforcement.
- SecureCampus: Solutions to provide gunshot detection capabilities for educational institutions, protecting students and facility during school shooting scenarios.
- Investigation Management: Tools that allow law enforcement agencies to aggregate and organize gunshot event data along with other crime data.
Leadership and Structure
ShotSpotter Inc. is led by CEO Ralph A. Clark. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments for sales, marketing, engineering, finance, and operations. It has a Board of Directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ShotSpotter Flex: The core gunshot detection service. Uses acoustic sensors to detect and locate gunfire events. Shotspotter claimed to be the leading gunshot detection system with ~70% market share. Competitors: acoustic sensor companies and radar tech companies.
- ShotSpotter Connect: A software tool to help agencies deploy law enforcement in areas with high gunfire incident rates. No market share data available. Focus is efficiency. Competitors: N/A.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market for gunshot detection systems is driven by the need for law enforcement agencies to respond quickly and effectively to gun violence. The industry is evolving with advances in sensor technology, data analytics, and integration with other public safety systems.
Positioning
ShotSpotter Inc. is the leading provider of gunshot detection technology, holding significant market share. The company's competitive advantage lies in its established technology, extensive data, and relationships with law enforcement agencies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for gunshot detection and related technologies is estimated to be $500 million. ShotSpotter is well-positioned to capitalize on its existing solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Technology
- Market Leader
- Extensive Data
- Strong Relationships with Law Enforcement
Weaknesses
- High Cost of Deployment
- Reliance on Government Contracts
- Controversies surrounding effectiveness and potential for bias
Opportunities
- Expansion into New Markets (e.g., international)
- Integration with Other Public Safety Systems
- Development of New Applications for Acoustic Surveillance Technology
Threats
- Competition from Alternative Technologies
- Budget Constraints in Government Agencies
- Negative Publicity and Public Skepticism
- Privacy Concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Raytheon Technologies (RTX)
- Safariland LLC (Private)
Competitive Landscape
ShotSpotter Inc. is the market leader, but faces competition from larger companies with more diverse product portfolios. ShotSpotter has a specific focus while others are divisions of larger organizations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: ShotSpotter Inc. has experienced growth in revenue as more cities adopt its gunshot detection technology.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by further adoption of gunshot detection systems and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding ShotSpotter Connect and integrating with policing software.
Summary
ShotSpotter is a market leader in gunshot detection technology, but faces challenges regarding cost, controversy and competition. The company's strengths lie in its established technology and relationships with law enforcement, but its weaknesses include reliance on government contracts and potential for negative publicity. ShotSpotter should look to expand into new markets. It also needs to be aware of privacy concerns.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ShotSpotter Inc. Investor Relations
- Industry Reports
- News Articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary depending on the source.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Shotspotter Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Fremont, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-06-07 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Ralph A. Clark | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 316 | Website https://soundthinking.com |
Full time employees 316 | Website https://soundthinking.com | ||
SoundThinking, Inc., a public safety technology company, provides data-driven solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement, security teams, and civic leadership. Its SafetySmart platform that includes data-driven tools comprising ShotSpotter, an outdoor gunshot detection, location, and alerting system; CrimeTracer, a law enforcement search engine that enables investigators to search through criminal justice records from across jurisdictions to generate tactical leads and solve cases; CaseBuilder, an investigative management system for tracking, reporting, and collaborating on cases; ResourceRouter, a software that directs deployment of patrol and community anti-violence resources; PlateRanger powered by Rekor, an advanced license plate recognition (ALPR) and vehicle identification solution; and SafePointe, an artificial intelligence-based weapons detection system. The company also offers ShotSpotter for Campus and ShotSpotter for Corporate, to universities, corporate campuses, and key infrastructure centers to mitigate risk and enhance security by notifying authorities of outdoor gunfire incidents and save critical minutes for first responders to arrive. It sells its solutions through its direct sales teams. The company was formerly known as ShotSpotter, Inc. and changed its name to SoundThinking, Inc. in April 2023. SoundThinking, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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