Stock Analysis
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common StockASTS
Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Communications Services, Nec
AnalystsBuy21 analystsPrice is 0% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 76% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Risks
- Profitability0
- Quality15
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
Market context
-8.5% today· Z 1.5σ
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 54.6% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with ASTS
Profile
profitability, earnings quality, valuation, moat and growth lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation20/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (-13.5%)0/25
- P/S (105.4x)0/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (54.6%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-10.4%)0/25
- ROE (-25.8%)0/25
- Net margin (-536.7%)0/25
- Operating margin (-355.7%)0/25
- Financial Health55/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.07)18/25
- Current ratio (13.05)25/25
- Interest coverage (-115.2x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 12%)12/25
- Quality15/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (7.32)0/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 4317.0%)0/25
- Moat20/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/7 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (50.3%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (0/5 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -6792.3%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Beneish M 7.32 — earnings-manipulation flag
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-2.0%) — burning cash
- ⚠SBC 128.3% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠5 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -115.2× — thin debt cushion
About AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock
AST SpaceMobile Inc is currently designing, developing and manufacturing the constellation of BlueBird (BB) satellites and has begun launching its planned space-based Cellular Broadband network distributed through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Show more
The company is building a cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices, and off-the-shelf mobile phones based on extensive IP and patent portfolio. It has focused on eliminating the connectivity gaps faced by mobile subscribers. The Company's spaceMobile Service is being designed to provide cost-effective, high-speed Cellular Broadband services to end-users who are out of terrestrial cellular coverage using existing mobile devices.
Headquarters: MIDLAND, TX · Employees: 1,126 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
20EP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF—
Price / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield-13.5%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -166.9%–-2.5% · 46th pct
P/S (TTM)105.38xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 9.5x–2861.8x · 40th pct
EV/EBITDA—
Enterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales156.8xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E—
Price / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.07xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-1.64A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC-10.4%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-25.8%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-12.7%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-536.7%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-355.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin38.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-200.0%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin-1549.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR54.6%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue128.3%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
55CAltman Z-Score2.07C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio13.05xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio12.82xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-115.2xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.25xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.76xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
15EPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score7.32D
Grade D: RiskyEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4317.0%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1295.2%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.02xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thorsen Wayne Filed | Thorsen Wayne | Grant / award | +200.0K | |
Yao Huiwen Filed | Yao Huiwen | SellOpen market sale | -40000 | |
Gupta Shanti B. Filed | Gupta Shanti B. | SellOpen market sale | -12000 | |
Cisneros Adriana Filed | Cisneros Adriana | BuyOpen market buy | +670 | |
Cisneros Adriana Filed | Cisneros Adriana | BuyOpen market buy | +8.8K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cisneros Adriana Filed | Cisneros Adriana | BuyOpen market buy | +1.4K | |
Yao Huiwen Filed | Yao Huiwen | SellX | -40000 | |
Yao Huiwen Filed | Yao Huiwen | BuyX | +40.0K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
20EROIC >12% Years0/7 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)50.3%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years0/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-6792.3%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$5.88
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$4.87
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.99B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.29B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$705.48M
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$2.40B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.69xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.15B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.88D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS)
ASTS is down 8.55% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 2.07 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of 7.32 is above the −1.78 flag threshold, a signal that reported earnings warrant closer scrutiny. Revenue has compounded at roughly 55% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-200%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- Interest coverage of -115.2× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock posted a net loss in 5 of 7 available completed fiscal years (2019–2025).
- At a valuation score of 20/100, ASTS trades at a premium to its historical multiples.
See how ASTS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ASTS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 41.17 | -12.52% | -2.49 |
| Oct 9 | Regular | 50.37 | -11.52% | -3.01 |
| Oct 9 | After-hours | 50.97 | -10.47% | -2.72 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 54.75 | -9.73% | -2.76 |
| Oct 6 | Regular | 63.31 | +8.33% | 2.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ASTS
What is the current AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS) stock price?
ASTS is trading at $40.66 at the last market close, down 8.55% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ASTS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ASTS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock's financial health at 55/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ASTS stock overvalued?
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 20/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ASTS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock operate in?
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock operates in the Communication Services sector, within the Communications Services, Nec industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock do?
AST SpaceMobile Inc is currently designing, developing and manufacturing the constellation of BlueBird (BB) satellites and has begun launching its planned space-based Cellular Broadband network distributed through a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites.
About AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS) Stock
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Communications Services, Nec industry. As of the latest update, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock is trading at $40.66, down 8.55% on the day with a market capitalization of $12.2 billion. The financial health score for ASTS is 55/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ASTS stock.
ASTS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ASTS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ASTS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 55/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ASTS.
- Sector peers: Compare ASTS against 6 other communication services stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ASTS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS) as an investment. The financial health score of 55/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.AST SpaceMobile, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ASTS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.