AST SpaceMobileFRA:3ZU0 -8.50%22 Quick Ratio is 18.37 as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 9.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:3ZU0 with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of €422.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,493 Hardware companies, AST SpaceMobile ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. AST SpaceMobile's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.37.
AST SpaceMobile has a quick ratio of 18.37. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3ZU0'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 9.57 Max: 26.99
Current: 18.37
During the past 6 years, AST SpaceMobile's highest Quick Ratio was 26.99. The lowest was 2.31. And the median was 9.57.
FRA:3ZU0's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 98.6% of 2493
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.46
vs FRA:3ZU0: 18.37
AST SpaceMobile (FRA:3ZU0) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
AST SpaceMobile Quick Ratio Related Terms
AST SpaceMobile Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's Quick 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.
FRA:3ZU0 vs ZBRA, VIAV, AAOI: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
AST SpaceMobile (FRA:3ZU0) has a Quick Ratio of 18.37 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 9.57. Over the past decade, AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 26.99. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #35 out of 2493 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current Quick Ratio of 18.37 is 92% above median its 10-year median of 9.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 26.99. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. AST SpaceMobile's value of 18.37 is 1158.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #35 out of 2493 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 22/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AST SpaceMobile's Quick Ratio compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #35 out of 2493 companies for Quick Ratio. This places AST SpaceMobile in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.46. AST SpaceMobile's value of 18.37 is 1158.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AST SpaceMobile's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 26.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.57 vs. the industry median of 1.46, 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 Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.46, based on 2,493 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AST SpaceMobile's current Quick Ratio of 18.37 is 1158.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AST SpaceMobile's current Quick Ratio is 18.37, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 9.57. 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 (FRA:3ZU0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €422.59, compared to a current price of €65.70 — trading 84.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 18.37, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 9.57 and 1158.2% above the Hardware industry median of 1.46. AST SpaceMobile's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (FRA:3ZU0), the current Quick Ratio is 18.37 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 (FRA:3ZU0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AST SpaceMobile stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €65.70 is trading 84.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €422.59.
GuruFocus considers AST SpaceMobile to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3ZU0:
Quick Ratio: 18.37 (92% above median its 10-year median of 9.57)
GF Value™: €422.59 vs. price of €65.70 (84.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1158.2% above the Hardware median (#35 of 2493)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3ZU0 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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