ASTS (AST SpaceMobile) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


ASTS AST SpaceMobile Inc ASTS
46 GF Score
Price $88.86
GF Value $465.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AST SpaceMobile Moat Score?

AST SpaceMobile ASTS +2.41% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASTS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $465.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, AST SpaceMobile ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.

AST SpaceMobile has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AST SpaceMobile has No Moat: AST SpaceMobile Inc is in an emerging market with limited market share and lacks significant intellectual property or customer loyalty. The company faces high competition and does not have substantial cost advantages or regulatory barriers to establish a durable competitive position.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes AST SpaceMobile might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

AST SpaceMobile  (NAS:ASTS) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

AST SpaceMobile Moat Score Related Terms

ASTS vs ZBRA, VIAV, AAOI: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #207 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Moat Score too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #207 out of 2473 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 Moat Score compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #207 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places AST SpaceMobile in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. AST SpaceMobile's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $465.15, compared to a current price of $88.86 — trading 80.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 01, 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 $88.86 is trading 80.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $465.15. GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASTS:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $465.15 vs. price of $88.86 (80.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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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