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AST SpaceMobileASTS +3.74%45 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 51.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 771% above its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates ASTS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $476.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,384 Hardware companies, AST SpaceMobile ranks better than 96.9% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, AST SpaceMobile's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 82.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 51.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 23.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of AST SpaceMobile was 51.40% per year. The lowest was -9.80% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.
AST SpaceMobile (NAS:ASTS) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
AST SpaceMobile 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASTS vs ZBRA, VSAT, VIAV: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AST SpaceMobile 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
AST SpaceMobile 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 51.40% mean?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 51.40% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. This is 771% above median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #74 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 51.40% is 771% above median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Hardware industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. AST SpaceMobile's value of 51.40% is 1327.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #74 out of 2384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AST SpaceMobile has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AST SpaceMobile's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ZBRA and VSAT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #74 out of 2384 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places AST SpaceMobile in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60. AST SpaceMobile's value of 51.40% is 1327.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 3.60, AST SpaceMobile has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Hardware company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Hardware companies is 3.60, based on 2,384 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AST SpaceMobile's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 51.40% is 1327.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AST SpaceMobile's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 51.40%, which is 771% above median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AST SpaceMobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $476.79, compared to a current price of $74.31 — trading 84.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 51.40%, which is 771% above median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 1327.8% above the Hardware industry median of 3.60. AST SpaceMobile's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 51.40% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $74.31 is trading 84.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $476.79.
GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASTS:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 51.40% (771% above median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: $476.79 vs. price of $74.31 (84.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1327.8% above the Hardware median (#74 of 2384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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. 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.
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