AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) Interest Expense: MXN-1,009 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:ASTS AST SpaceMobile Inc MEX:ASTS
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Price MXN1,016.74
GF Value MXN8,656.26
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What is AST SpaceMobile Interest Expense?

AST SpaceMobile MEX:ASTS +7.70% 23 Interest Expense is MXN-1,009 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ASTS with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,656.26 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. AST SpaceMobile's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -438 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,009 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. AST SpaceMobile's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -2,694 Mil. AST SpaceMobile's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -438 Mil. AST SpaceMobile did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

AST SpaceMobile  (MEX:ASTS) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

AST SpaceMobile's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-438 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,694 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN53,740 Mil.

AST SpaceMobile's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

AST SpaceMobile did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

AST SpaceMobile Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Interest Expense 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.

AST SpaceMobile Interest Expense Chart

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AST SpaceMobile Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-1,009 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-1,009 Mil mean?
AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) has a Interest Expense of MXN-1,009 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Interest Expense too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Interest Expense is MXN-1,009 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
AST SpaceMobile's Interest Expense of MXN-1,009 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. AST SpaceMobile's current Interest Expense is MXN-1,009 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is MXN-1,009 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS), the current Interest Expense is MXN-1,009 Mil 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 88.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,656.26. GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ASTS:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-1,009 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN8,656.26 vs. price of MXN1,016.74 (88.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 23/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 2901 Enterprise Lane, Midland International Air & Space Port, Midland, TX, USA, 79706
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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