AST SpaceMobileASTS -5.64%46 Cash Ratio is 17.75 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 8.80. GuruFocus rates ASTS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $475.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,474 Hardware companies, AST SpaceMobile ranks better than 98.71% on this metric.
AST SpaceMobile has a Cash Ratio of 17.75. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ASTS'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.85 Med: 8.8 Max: 26.94
Current: 17.75
During the past 6 years, AST SpaceMobile's highest Cash Ratio was 26.94. The lowest was 1.85. And the median was 8.80.
ASTS's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 98.71% of 2474
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs ASTS: 17.75
AST SpaceMobile (NAS:ASTS) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
AST SpaceMobile Cash Ratio Related Terms
AST SpaceMobile Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio 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 (ASTS) has a Cash Ratio of 17.75 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. This is 102% above median its historical median of 8.80. Over the past decade, AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 26.94. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #32 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Cash Ratio of 17.75 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 8.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 26.94. The Hardware industry median Cash Ratio is 0.64. AST SpaceMobile's value of 17.75 is 2673.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #32 out of 2474 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 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AST SpaceMobile's Cash Ratio compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #32 out of 2474 companies for Cash Ratio. This places AST SpaceMobile in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.64. AST SpaceMobile's value of 17.75 is 2673.4% above this benchmark. Historically, AST SpaceMobile's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 1.85 to 26.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.80 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 Cash Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cash Ratio among Hardware companies is 0.64, based on 2,474 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AST SpaceMobile's current Cash Ratio of 17.75 is 2673.4% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AST SpaceMobile's current Cash Ratio is 17.75, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 8.80. 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 $475.56, compared to a current price of $76.09 — trading 84% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 17.75, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 8.80 and 2673.4% above the Hardware industry median of 0.64. AST SpaceMobile's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), the current Cash Ratio is 17.75 as of Mar. 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 $76.09 is trading 84% below its estimated GF Value™ of $475.56.
GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASTS:
Cash Ratio: 17.75 (102% above median its 10-year median of 8.80)
GF Value™: $475.56 vs. price of $76.09 (84% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2673.4% above the Hardware median (#32 of 2474)
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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