Arabic version: تقييم شركة سبيس إكس يرتفع إلى 1.75 تريليون دولار قبل الطرح العام الأولي
SpaceX has announced a valuation of $1.75 trillion as it approaches its public stock market debut. The company, founded by Elon Musk, revealed its estimated share price of $135 in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This marks a significant increase from its previous valuation of $1.25 trillion earlier this year.
According to BBC News, the unusual move of setting a stock price well in advance of the IPO has drawn attention, as companies typically disclose such estimates just before trading begins. SpaceX is expected to start trading on the Nasdaq stock index on 12 June, aiming to raise $75 billion, the highest amount ever for an initial public offering.
Should shares sell at or above the proposed price, SpaceX could quickly become one of the most valuable companies globally, and Musk, who controls more than 80% of SpaceX with his own stock holdings in the firm, might become the world’s first trillionaire. However, the outcome remains uncertain, as nearly half of the companies that have gone public in the past 30 years have seen their values decline post-listing.
Critics have pointed out that SpaceX’s valuation is high compared to its current sales, with a pricing ratio exceeding that of major tech companies in the so-called “Mag 7” group. Yet, some investors may be willing to overlook this due to the company’s focus on future earnings and revenue potential. SpaceX reported $18.6 billion in revenue last year but faced a net loss of $4.9 billion. In the first quarter of this year, it generated $4.7 billion in sales while incurring a net loss of $4.3 billion.
In addition to its space exploration endeavors, SpaceX is heavily investing in artificial intelligence, social media, and space-based internet services. The company recently acquired xAI, which focuses on AI development. Musk has proposed plans to establish data centers in space, believing that securing resources beyond Earth is crucial for advancing AI technology.
