LYG vs. ASTS
LYG (Lloyds Banking Group plc) and ASTS (AST SpaceMobile, Inc.) are both stocks. LYG operates in Banks - Regional (Financial Services), while ASTS operates in Communication Equipment (Technology). Over the past 5 years, LYG returned 20.81%/yr vs 51.99%/yr for ASTS. At a 0.23 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.
Performance
LYG vs. ASTS - Performance Comparison
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Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, LYG achieves a 6.32% return, which is significantly lower than ASTS's 13.47% return.
LYG
- 1D
- 1.48%
- 1M
- 6.18%
- YTD
- 6.32%
- 6M
- 11.80%
- 1Y
- 35.56%
- 3Y*
- 41.22%
- 5Y*
- 20.81%
- 10Y*
- 8.95%
ASTS
- 1D
- -15.53%
- 1M
- 10.16%
- YTD
- 13.47%
- 6M
- 7.44%
- 1Y
- 123.21%
- 3Y*
- 140.29%
- 5Y*
- 51.99%
- 10Y*
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LYG vs. ASTS - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LYG Lloyds Banking Group plc | 6.32% | 103.71% | 20.30% | 14.68% | -9.47% | 12.08% |
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc. | 13.47% | 244.22% | 249.92% | 25.10% | -39.29% | -31.73% |
Correlation
The correlation between LYG and ASTS is 0.22, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.22 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 7, 2021 | 0.23 |
Fundamentals
LYG:
£0.45
ASTS:
-$1.84
LYG:
0.71
ASTS:
257.48
LYG:
£65.49B
ASTS:
$84.94M
LYG:
£65.49B
ASTS:
-$22.93M
LYG:
£7.17B
ASTS:
-$536.80M
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Return for Risk
LYG vs. ASTS — Risk / Return Rank
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ASTS
LYG vs. ASTS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) 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.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| LYG | ASTS | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.08 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.23 | -0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.57 | 2.60 | -1.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.30 | 5.06 | -0.76 |
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Drawdowns
LYG vs. ASTS - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum LYG drawdown since its inception was -94.84%, which is greater than ASTS's maximum drawdown of -85.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for LYG and ASTS.
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Drawdown Indicators
| LYG | ASTS | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -94.84% | -85.57% | -9.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.72% | -47.69% | +24.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.72% | -70.66% | +47.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.19% | -85.57% | +45.38% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.72% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -56.06% | -38.08% | -17.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -63.40% | -40.51% | -22.89% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.29% | 24.42% | -16.13% |
Volatility
LYG vs. ASTS - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG) is 9.99%, while AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) has a volatility of 41.20%. This indicates that LYG experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ASTS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| LYG | ASTS | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.99% | 41.20% | -31.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 22.50% | 85.03% | -62.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 28.61% | 105.98% | -77.37% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 32.16% | 109.52% | -77.36% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 36.49% | 111.00% | -74.51% |
Dividends
LYG vs. ASTS - Dividend Comparison
LYG's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.63%, while ASTS has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
LYG Lloyds Banking Group plc | 3.63% | 3.19% | 5.44% | 5.23% | 4.92% | 2.70% | 0.00% | 5.04% | 6.63% | 6.81% | 5.17% | 2.11% |
Financials
LYG vs. ASTS - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Lloyds Banking Group plc and AST SpaceMobile, Inc.. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
Frequently Asked Questions
LYG and ASTS have a correlation of 0.22, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.
ASTS has higher volatility (41.20%) compared to LYG (9.99%). In terms of maximum drawdown, LYG dropped -94.84% vs ASTS's -85.57%.
LYG currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.25 vs 1.17), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.
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