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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.83%.
The industry rank for AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ASTS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 68.33% of 2242
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.615
vs MEX:ASTS: 18.83
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
AST SpaceMobile 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
AST SpaceMobile 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % 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: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 5-year before.
AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS) has a 5-Year RORE % of 18.83 as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #710 out of 2242 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is AST SpaceMobile's 5-Year RORE % too high?
AST SpaceMobile's current 5-Year RORE % is 18.83. The Hardware industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62. AST SpaceMobile's value of 18.83 is 620.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #710 out of 2242 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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 5-Year RORE % compare to ZBRA and VIAV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AST SpaceMobile ranks #710 out of 2242 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts AST SpaceMobile in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62. AST SpaceMobile's value of 18.83 is 620.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Hardware companies is 2.62, based on 2,242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AST SpaceMobile's current 5-Year RORE % of 18.83 is 620.1% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on AST SpaceMobile and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 2.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AST SpaceMobile's current 5-Year RORE % is 18.83. 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 5-Year RORE % is 18.83 and 620.1% above the Hardware industry median of 2.62. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AST SpaceMobile (MEX:ASTS), the current 5-Year RORE % is 18.83 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:
5-Year RORE %: 18.83
GF Value™: MXN8,656.26 vs. price of MXN1,016.74 (88.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 620.1% above the Hardware median (#710 of 2242)
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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