AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) Other Operating Expense: MXN1,055 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
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is AST SpaceMobile Other Operating Expense?

AST SpaceMobile MEX:ASTS +7.70% 23 Other Operating Expense is MXN1,055 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.

AST SpaceMobile's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN318 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,055 Mil.

AST SpaceMobile's quarterly Other Operating Expense increased from Sep. 2025 (MXN233 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN283 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (MXN283 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN318 Mil).

AST SpaceMobile's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (MXN925 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN1,321 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (MXN1,321 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN920 Mil).

AST SpaceMobile Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

AST SpaceMobile Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Other Operating Expense
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AST SpaceMobile Quarterly Data
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AST SpaceMobile Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating 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 MXN1,055 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of MXN1,055 Mil mean?
AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) has a Other Operating Expense of MXN1,055 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Other Operating Expense too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Other Operating Expense is MXN1,055 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 Other Operating Expense compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
AST SpaceMobile's Other Operating Expense of MXN1,055 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 Other Operating Expense for a Hardware company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. AST SpaceMobile's current Other Operating Expense is MXN1,055 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 Other Operating Expense is MXN1,055 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 Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS), the current Other Operating Expense is MXN1,055 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:

  • Other Operating Expense: MXN1,055 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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