AST SpaceMobile ASTS Return on invested capital

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4.2%+3.7pp

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-3.2%-1.6pp

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-21.4%+16.9pp

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FAQ

What is AST SpaceMobile's return on invested capital?

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) reported return on invested capital of -46.5% in Q1 2026.

How has AST SpaceMobile's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

AST SpaceMobile's return on invested capital increased by 77.6% year-over-year, from -207.6% to -46.5%.

What is the long-term trend for AST SpaceMobile's return on invested capital?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), AST SpaceMobile's return on invested capital has grown at a -24.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -92.5% to -40%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.