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AST SpaceMobileMEX:ASTS +7.70%23 Days Inventory is 112.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 86.68. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASTS with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,653.05 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Hardware companies, AST SpaceMobile ranks worse than 54.67% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ASTS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.73 Med: 86.68 Max: 312.63
Current: 103.58
During the past 6 years, AST SpaceMobile's highest Days Inventory was 312.63. The lowest was 67.73. And the median was 86.68.
MEX:ASTS's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 54.67% of 2418
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.18
vs MEX:ASTS: 103.58
AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (0.00) to Mar. 2026 (112.58).
It might indicate that AST SpaceMobile's sales slowed down.
Warning Sign:
If a company builds up inventory, it may mean it is having difficulties selling its goods.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
AST SpaceMobile's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
AST SpaceMobile's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.98.
AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
AST SpaceMobile's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
AST SpaceMobile's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
AST SpaceMobile Days Inventory Related Terms
AST SpaceMobile Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 112.58 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 86.68. Over the past decade, AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory has ranged from 67.73 to 312.63. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #1322 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Days Inventory too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Days Inventory of 112.58 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 86.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.73 to a high of 312.63. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. AST SpaceMobile's value of 112.58 is 19.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #1322 out of 2418 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #1322 out of 2418 companies for Days Inventory. This places AST SpaceMobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.18. AST SpaceMobile's value of 112.58 is 19.5% above this benchmark. Historically, AST SpaceMobile's own Days Inventory has ranged from 67.73 to 312.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.68 vs. the industry median of 94.18, 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 Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.18, based on 2,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AST SpaceMobile's current Days Inventory of 112.58 is 19.5% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AST SpaceMobile's current Days Inventory is 112.58, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 86.68. 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 MXN8,653.05, compared to a current price of MXN1,016.74 — trading 88.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 112.58, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 86.68 and 19.5% above the Hardware industry median of 94.18. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS), the current Days Inventory is 112.58 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 (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 88.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,653.05.
GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ASTS:
Days Inventory: 112.58 (30% above median its 10-year median of 86.68)
GF Value™: MXN8,653.05 vs. price of MXN1,016.74 (88.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% above the Hardware median (#1322 of 2418)
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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