Head-To-Head Survey: Globalstar (NYSEARCA:GSAT) versus Metro One Telecommunications (OTCMKTS:WOWI)

Globalstar (NYSEARCA:GSAT) and Metro One Telecommunications (OTCMKTS:WOWI) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Globalstar and Metro One Telecommunications”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Globalstar	$223.81 million	18.17	-$24.72 million	($0.03)	-71.33
Metro One Telecommunications	$80,000.00	0.00	-$3.93 million	N/A	N/A

Metro One Telecommunications has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Globalstar.

Risk and Volatility

Globalstar has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Metro One Telecommunications has a beta of 3.91, suggesting that its stock price is 291% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

18.9% of Globalstar shares are owned by institutional investors. 61.0% of Globalstar shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 33.0% of Metro One Telecommunications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Globalstar and Metro One Telecommunications, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Globalstar	0	0	1	0	3.00
Metro One Telecommunications	0	0	0	0	0.00

Globalstar currently has a consensus price target of $5.00, indicating a potential upside of 133.64%. Given Globalstar’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Globalstar is more favorable than Metro One Telecommunications.

Profitability

This table compares Globalstar and Metro One Telecommunications’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Globalstar	-14.91%	-9.49%	-3.90%
Metro One Telecommunications	N/A	N/A	N/A

Summary

Globalstar beats Metro One Telecommunications on 6 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Globalstar

Globalstar, Inc. provides mobile satellite services in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and internationally. The company offers duplex two-way voice and data products, including mobile voice and data satellite communications services and equipment for remote business continuity, recreational usage, safety, emergency preparedness and response, and other applications. It also provides one-way or two-way communications and data transmissions using mobile devices, including the SPOT family of products, such as SPOT X, SPOT Gen4, and SPOT Trace that transmit messages and the location of the device; commercial Internet of Things transmission products to track cargo containers and rail cars, as well as to monitor utility meters, and oil and gas assets; small satellite transmitter modules comprising 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; undertakes installation of gateways and antennas; and hardware and software products design and development services. The company distributes its products through retailers and sales force, as well as www.findmespot.com e-commerce website. Globalstar, Inc. serves recreation and personal, government, public safety and disaster relief, oil and gas, animal tracking, maritime and fishing, construction, utilities, and transportation, as well as natural resources, mining, leisure, emergency services, agriculture, and forestry markets. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

About Metro One Telecommunications

Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. provides mobile commerce platform that enables retailers to launch their own branded mobile application in the United States. Its Mobile Commerce Merchant Platform allows small and medium-sized business retailers and enterprises to launch a branded and functional mobile app; Mobile Commerce Enterprise Platform that enables enterprise retailers, who own and operates brick and mortar store, as well as e-commerce platforms to engage with their customer online and in-store through the customer's mobile application; and Instore engagement Suite solutions. The company was formerly known as Metro One Direct Information Services Inc. and changed its name to Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. in December 1995. Metro One Telecommunications, Inc. was incorporated in 1989 and is based in Sheridan, Wyoming.