ASTR vs. RKLB

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Astra Space, Inc. (ASTR) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB).

Performance

ASTR vs. RKLB - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Astra Space, Inc. (ASTR) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ASTR vs. RKLB - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ASTR Astra Space, Inc.	0.00%
RKLB Rocket Lab USA, Inc.	-11.20%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) ASTR : $4.16M RKLB : $601.80M
Gross Profit (TTM) ASTR : -$1.76M RKLB : $207.18M
EBITDA (TTM) ASTR : -$170.29M RKLB : -$200.68M

Returns By Period

ASTR

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

RKLB

• 1D: 11.92%
• 1M: -7.06%
• YTD: -7.94%
• 6M: 34.04%
• 1Y: 259.17%
• 3Y*: 151.44%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

ASTR vs. RKLB — Risk / Return Rank

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

RKLB

RKLB Risk / Return Rank: 94
RKLB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 97
RKLB Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
RKLB Omega Ratio Rank: 89
RKLB Calmar Ratio Rank: 95
RKLB Martin Ratio Rank: 94

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.

ASTR vs. RKLB - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Astra Space, Inc. (ASTR) and Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB). 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

	ASTR	RKLB	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	3.02	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.57	—

Dividends

ASTR vs. RKLB - Dividend Comparison

Neither ASTR nor RKLB has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ASTR vs. RKLB - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ASTR drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum RKLB drawdown of -82.96%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ASTR and RKLB.

Drawdown Indicators

	ASTR	RKLB	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-82.96%	+82.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-43.01%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-33.31%	+33.31%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-52.92%	+52.92%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	16.98%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ASTR	RKLB	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	29.42%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	64.09%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	86.56%	-86.56%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	79.67%	-79.67%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	79.67%	-79.67%

Financials