ASTS vs VSAT
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. VSAT: Viasat is a global satellite and wireless communications provider offering broadband, narrowband, and defense connectivity solutions via GEO, MEO, and LEO satellites to aviation, maritime, government, and consumer markets.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | ASTS | VSAT | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-07-22 close | $61.95 | $74.37 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-07-23 | $23.8B | $10.4B | |
| Net margin as of 2026-07-23 | -573.7% | -0.7% | VSAT higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-07-23 | +44.4% | +33.0% | ASTS higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-07-23 | -440.5% | +2.1% | VSAT higher |
| ROE as of 2026-07-23 | -32.3% | -0.7% | VSAT higher |
| ROA as of 2026-07-23 | -12.6% | -0.2% | VSAT higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-07-23 | 1.43 | 1.38 | VSAT lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-07-23 | +1732.1% | +2.7% | ASTS higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +23.4% | +22.0% | ASTS higher |
| Beta as of 2026-07-23 | 2.83 | 1.76 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-07-22 close | +8.5% | +409.4% | VSAT 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.