AGS vs. ASTS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

AGS (PlayAGS, Inc.) and ASTS (AST SpaceMobile, Inc.) are both stocks. AGS operates in Gambling (Consumer Cyclical), while ASTS operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services). At a 0.16 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

AGS vs. ASTS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

AGS

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ASTS

• 1D: -8.83%
• 1M: 57.43%
• YTD: 48.33%
• 6M: 75.34%
• 1Y: 327.84%
• 3Y*: 167.63%
• 5Y*: 67.26%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AGS vs. ASTS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
AGS PlayAGS, Inc.	0.00%	8.33%	36.77%	65.29%	-24.89%	-5.69%	-40.64%	1.08%
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc.	48.33%	244.22%	249.92%	25.10%	-39.29%	-41.53%	37.59%	1.02%

Correlation

The correlation between AGS and ASTS is 0.02, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.02
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.13
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.20
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 4, 2019	0.16

The correlation between AGS and ASTS shifts across timeframes, from 0.02 (1 year) to 0.20 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) AGS : $393.72M ASTS : $84.94M
Gross Profit (TTM) AGS : $256.24M ASTS : -$22.93M
EBITDA (TTM) AGS : $150.35M ASTS : -$536.80M

Return for Risk

AGS vs. ASTS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ASTS

ASTS Risk / Return Rank: 91
ASTS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
ASTS Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
ASTS Omega Ratio Rank: 85
ASTS Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
ASTS Martin Ratio Rank: 91

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AGS vs. ASTS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for PlayAGS, Inc. (AGS) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AGS	ASTS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.15	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.44	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	AGS	ASTS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-91.07%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-47.69%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-70.66%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-85.57%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-19.05%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-43.41%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	23.88%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AGS	ASTS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	40.51%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	83.96%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	104.86%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	111.63%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	100.49%	—

Dividends

AGS vs. ASTS - Dividend Comparison

Neither AGS nor ASTS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AGS and ASTS in my portfolio?

AGS and ASTS have a correlation of 0.02, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.