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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:ASTS vs ZBRA, VIAV, AAOI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) has a Buyback Yield % of -14.57 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #627 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield % too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Buyback Yield % is -14.57. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #627 out of 730 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AST SpaceMobile has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AST SpaceMobile's Buyback Yield % compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #627 out of 730 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places AST SpaceMobile in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. AST SpaceMobile's current Buyback Yield % is -14.57. 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 (MEX:ASTS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,656.26, compared to a current price of MXN1,016.74 — trading 88.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -14.57. AST SpaceMobile's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS), the current Buyback Yield % is -14.57 as of Jul. 20, 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 (MEX:ASTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,016.74 is trading 88.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,656.26.
GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ASTS:
Buyback Yield %: -14.57
GF Value™: MXN8,656.26 vs. price of MXN1,016.74 (88.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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