ASTS vs GSAT
ASTS: AST SpaceMobile is building a satellite-based cellular broadband network in low Earth orbit that delivers 5G/4G connectivity directly to standard smartphones globally via partnerships with 50+ mobile network operators. GSAT: Globalstar delivers mobile satellite communications, IoT connectivity, and emergency services globally through its satellite constellation, with major revenue from Apple's emergency SOS integration and terrestrial spectrum partnerships.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | ASTS | GSAT | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $61.95 | $79.94 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $23.8B | $10.3B | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | -573.7% | -3.1% | GSAT higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +44.4% | +64.2% | GSAT higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | -440.5% | +8.5% | GSAT higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | -32.3% | -2.5% | GSAT higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | -12.6% | -0.4% | GSAT higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 1.43 | 1.38 | GSAT lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +1732.1% | +11.5% | ASTS higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +23.4% | +22.5% | ASTS higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-07-23 | n/a | +0.1% | |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 2.83 | 1.56 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | +8.5% | +208.9% | GSAT higher |
Fundamentals: Finnhub, as of 2026-07-23. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-07-22.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & Finnhub, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.