Globalstar (GSAT) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Globalstar (GSAT): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Telecommunication Services peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Globalstar (GSAT)
Profile Item	GSAT
Name	Globalstar Inc.
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Communication Services
GICS Industry Group	Telecommunication Services
GICS Industry	Diversified Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-Industry	Alternative Carriers
Market Capitalization	10.93 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq
Listing Date	November 2, 2006
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

GSAT

GSPC

Globalstar (GSAT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Globalstar (GSAT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Globalstar (GSAT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	70.64%	-0.39%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	63.25%	16.26%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	26.97%	2.38%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

GSAT

GSPC

Globalstar (GSAT) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Globalstar (GSAT) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	47.60%	41.04%
Beta (5Y)	1.48	0.68
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-61.84%	-57.78%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. GSAT is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	1.39	-0.17
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	2.12	-0.24

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) has negative ROE of -15.88%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

-15.88%

Group distribution

Max: 31.74%
Q3: 17.02%
Median: 7.32%
Q1: -5.16%
GSAT: -15.88%
Min: -20.26%

Largest peers

AMX: 20.98%
TMUS: 19.35%
VZ: 15.79%
T: 11.61%
CHT: 11.37%
GSAT: -15.88%
SPCX: --

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on ROE within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) has negative net margin of -18.49%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

-18.49%

Group distribution

Max: 30.45%
Q3: 11.78%
Median: 7.20%
Q1: -3.86%
GSAT: -18.49%
Min: -18.49%

Largest peers

CHT: 16.61%
TMUS: 12.05%
VZ: 11.78%
T: 10.19%
AMX: 9.36%
SPCX: -8.61%
GSAT: -18.49%

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on net margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) has negative operating margin of -7.37%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

-7.37%

Group distribution

Max: 35.53%
Q3: 22.79%
Median: 12.87%
Q1: 0.82%
GSAT: -7.37%
Min: -29.20%

Largest peers

SPCX: 27.58%
VZ: 25.11%
TMUS: 24.75%
T: 24.65%
AMX: 22.79%
CHT: 22.75%
GSAT: -7.37%

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on operating margin within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	-15.88%	7.32%
ROA (TTM)	0.39%	3.12%
Net Margin (TTM)	-18.49%	7.20%
Operating Margin (TTM)	-7.37%	12.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)	62.25%	59.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Globalstar (GSAT) grew revenue 9.04%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Globalstar (GSAT): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Telecommunication Services industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Globalstar (GSAT) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

Globalstar (GSAT) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Telecommunication Services industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	9.04%	5.16%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	22.50%	3.41%
EPS Growth (YoY)	--	-1.93%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	--	16.50%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Globalstar (GSAT) has current ratio of 1.55, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.55

Group distribution

Max: 2.85
Q3: 1.64
GSAT: 1.55
Median: 0.97
Q1: 0.78
Min: 0.26

Largest peers

SPCX: 3.08
GSAT: 1.55
CHT: 1.36
TMUS: 0.91
T: 0.87
AMX: 0.75
VZ: 0.63

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on current ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Globalstar (GSAT) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.43, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.43

Group distribution

Max: 3.94
Q3: 2.11
GSAT: 1.43
Median: 1.32
Q1: 0.65
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

TMUS: 2.11
VZ: 1.82
AMX: 1.50
T: 1.45
GSAT: 1.43
SPCX: 0.22
CHT: 0.07

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.55	0.97
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.43	1.32
Net Debt / EBITDA	0.10	3.56

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 6.10%
Q3: 2.63%
GSAT: 0.00%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

VZ: 6.10%
T: 5.09%
TMUS: 2.63%
AMX: 2.15%
GSAT: 0.00%
SPCX: 0.00%
CHT: 0.00%

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on dividend yield within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.00%

Group distribution

Max: 121.72%
Q3: 68.18%
Median: 4.06%
GSAT: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

VZ: 71.75%
T: 59.36%
TMUS: 39.34%
AMX: 36.38%
GSAT: 0.00%
SPCX: 0.00%
CHT: 0.00%

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on payout ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	0.00%	0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	0.00%	4.06%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

No usable P/E ratio is available for Globalstar (GSAT) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

Group distribution

Max: 30.40
Q3: 23.75
Median: 13.30
Q1: 8.65
Min: 2.50
GSAT: --

Largest peers

SPCX: 583.78
CHT: 30.40
TMUS: 15.62
AMX: 14.95
VZ: 11.66
T: 11.57
GSAT: --

Globalstar (GSAT) doesn’t report P/E ratio this period; the box shows the Telecommunication Services group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Globalstar (GSAT) trades at 38.94 on P/S ratio, above the industry benchmark range. The stock is being valued at an unusually rich price per dollar of trailing revenue.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

38.94

Group distribution

GSAT: 38.94
Max: 3.01
Q3: 1.73
Median: 0.81
Q1: 0.36
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

SPCX: 56.91
GSAT: 38.94
TMUS: 1.83
VZ: 1.36
T: 1.13
CHT: 0.15
AMX: 0.08

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on P/S ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Globalstar (GSAT) trades at 30.35 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.

GSAT

Telecommunication Services industry group

30.35

Group distribution

GSAT: 30.35
Max: 8.10
Q3: 3.98
Median: 1.53
Q1: 0.65
Min: -2.39

Largest peers

GSAT: 30.35
CHT: 13.30
SPCX: 10.31
AMX: 3.57
TMUS: 3.06
VZ: 1.79
T: 1.37

Where Globalstar (GSAT) stands on P/B ratio within its Telecommunication Services peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Globalstar (GSAT) metric values compared with Telecommunication Services industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: GSAT	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	--	13.30
P/S Ratio (TTM)	38.94	0.81
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	30.35	1.53
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-2.66%	10.87%