Is Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) Halal?

NASDAQ Communication Services United States $8.2B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's impermissible income ratio of 18.8% exceeds the 5% threshold allowed under AAOIFI. Globalstar, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 7.5%
/ 30%
5.4%
/ 30%
0.4%
/ 30%
18.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 7.5%
/ 33%
5.4%
/ 33%
0.4%
/ 33%
18.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI 31.7%
/ 33%
22.9%
/ 33%
1.6%
/ 33%
18.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 7.5%
/ 33%
5.4%
/ 33%
0.4%
/ 33%
18.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE 31.7%
/ 33%
22.9%
/ 33%
1.6%
/ 50%
18.8%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-0.15
P/B Ratio
23.1
EV/EBITDA
85.0
EV: $8.3B
Revenue
$273M
Growth: 17.6%
Beta
1.5
High volatility
Current Ratio
2.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 63.8%
Operating Margin -5.8%
Net Margin -3.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) -2.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$622M
Free Cash Flow$514M
Total Debt$546M
Debt-to-Equity153.6
Current Ratio2.4
Total Assets$2.3B

Price & Trading

Last Close$60.27
50-Day MA$60.50
200-Day MA$46.31
Avg Volume630K
Beta1.5
52-Week Range
$17.24
$74.88

About Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT)

CEO
Dr. Paul E. Jacobs Ph.D.
Employees
477
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Country
United States
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap
$8.2B
Currency
USD

Globalstar, Inc. provides mobile satellite services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and internationally. It offers duplex two-way voice and data products, including mobile voice and data services and equipment for remote business continuity, recreational usage, safety, emergency preparedness and response, and other applications. The company 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, it 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 forestry, maritime, government, oil and gas, mining, leisure, emergency services, construction, and transportation sectors. Globalstar, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Globalstar, Inc. (GSAT) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Globalstar, Inc. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Globalstar, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Globalstar, Inc.'s debt ratio is 7.5% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 31.7%.

What are Globalstar, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Globalstar, Inc. has a market capitalization of $8.2B, and revenue of $273M. The company maintains a gross margin of 63.8% and a net margin of -3.2%. Return on equity stands at -2.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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