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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: TSAT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 3 days. Profits (-18.43%). Updated daily EoD!
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -58.7% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 966.41M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.04 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.04 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 95161 | Beta 1.96 | 52 Weeks Range 6.93 - 25.38 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 6.93 - 25.38 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -15.36% | Operating Margin (TTM) 28.5% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.11% | Return on Equity (TTM) -12.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2055512721 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 |
Enterprise Value 2055512721 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 44.14 | Shares Outstanding 13940100 | Shares Floating 63238 |
Shares Outstanding 13940100 | Shares Floating 63238 | ||
Percent Insiders 10.19 | Percent Institutions 60.05 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price 18.94 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Telesat Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Telesat was founded in 1969 by the Canadian government. Initially focused on domestic communications, it has evolved into a global satellite operator. It was privatized in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Telesat focuses on providing satellite-based services globally.
Core Business Areas
- Broadcast: Provides satellite capacity for television and radio broadcasting.
- Enterprise: Offers satellite solutions for enterprise networks, including connectivity for remote locations and disaster recovery.
- Mobility: Provides satellite services for maritime, aeronautical, and land mobile applications.
- Government: Provides satellite services for government agencies and military applications, including secure communications.
Leadership and Structure
Telesat is led by a CEO and has a structured organizational hierarchy with departments focused on sales, engineering, operations, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Satellite Capacity: Leases satellite bandwidth for various applications. Market share data not readily available, highly competitive market with Intelsat, SES, and Eutelsat as competitors. Revenue not broken down specifically for this, but is a core component of all segment revenues.
- Managed Services: Provides end-to-end managed satellite solutions. Market share data not readily available, highly competitive market with Intelsat, SES, and Eutelsat as competitors. Revenue not broken down specifically for this, but is a core component of all segment revenues.
- Telesat Lightspeed (Planned): A planned low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Market share will depend on deployment and adoption. Competitors include SpaceX's Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon's Kuiper.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The satellite communications industry is characterized by increasing demand for broadband connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas. The industry is also undergoing a shift with the emergence of LEO constellations.
Positioning
Telesat is positioned as a global satellite operator with a strong focus on providing high-quality and reliable services. Their planned Lightspeed constellation is meant to give them a competitive edge in the LEO market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The satellite communications market is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars annually and growing. Telesat's positioning with Lightspeed aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM, specifically in the broadband and enterprise sectors.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established customer base
- Global satellite coverage
- Technical expertise
- Strong brand reputation
- Planned Lightspeed LEO constellation
Weaknesses
- High capital expenditures
- Dependence on satellite technology
- Regulatory risks
- Competition from terrestrial networks
Opportunities
- Growing demand for broadband connectivity
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of new satellite applications
- Partnerships with other technology companies
Threats
- Increased competition from other satellite operators
- Technological obsolescence
- Economic downturns
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- INTC
- SES
- EUTLF
- ASTS
- LORL
Competitive Landscape
Telesat competes with established satellite operators on coverage and reliability. Lightspeed aims to provide a low-latency advantage.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to satellite launches and contract renewals. Growth has been steady but not explosive.
Future Projections: Future projections depend heavily on the success of Telesat Lightspeed. Analyst estimates would be needed to make specific forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: The primary recent initiative is the development and deployment of Telesat Lightspeed.
Summary
Telesat is an established satellite operator undergoing a significant transition with its planned Lightspeed constellation. Its strengths lie in its existing customer base and global coverage, but faces challenges with high capital expenditures and competition. The success of Lightspeed will be crucial for future growth and market share. Investors should monitor the progress and adoption of Lightspeed in order to make informed decisions.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry reports
- News articles
- SEC filings (when available)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate and may vary. Financial data requires further verification.
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 Telesat Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Ottawa, ON, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-11-19 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Daniel S. Goldberg J.D. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees - | Website https://www.telesat.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.telesat.com |
Telesat Corporation, a satellite operator, offers mission-critical communications services to broadcast, enterprise, and consulting customers worldwide. The company's satellite-based services allow direct-to-home (DTH) service providers to deliver television programming, audio, and information channels directly to customers' homes; and allows broadcasters, cable networks, and DTH service providers to transmit television programming services. It offers value-added services, such as satellite capacity, digital encoding of video channels, and uplinking and downlinking services; and occasional use services. The company also offers telecommunication carrier and integrator services that provides satellite capacity and end-to-end services, including space segment services and terrestrial facilities for enterprise connectivity, and internet and cellular backhaul; and rural telephony to telecommunications carriers and network services integrators. In addition, it offers satellite capacity to maritime and aeronautical markets comprising commercial airplanes and vessels; services to the U.S. government through government service integrators, and satellite services to the Canadian government; and direct-to-consumer broadband services. Further, the company operates satellite and terrestrial networks; and communications services for the oil and gas and mining industries. Additionally, it provides satellite operator services; and consulting services related to space and earth segments, government studies, satellite control services, and research and development. The company offers its services primarily through a direct sales force. Telesat Corporation was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
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