TER vs. ASTS

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

TER (Teradyne, Inc.) and ASTS (AST SpaceMobile, Inc.) are both stocks. Both are in the Technology sector — TER in Semiconductor Equipment & Materials, ASTS in Communication Equipment. Over the past 5 years, TER returned 26.29%/yr vs 51.99%/yr for ASTS. At a 0.37 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

TER vs. ASTS - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, TER achieves a 108.47% return, which is significantly higher than ASTS's 13.47% return.

TER

• 1D: 5.72%
• 1M: 19.38%
• YTD: 108.47%
• 6M: 108.68%
• 1Y: 386.56%
• 3Y*: 54.13%
• 5Y*: 26.29%
• 10Y*: 36.09%

ASTS

• 1D: -15.53%
• 1M: -1.51%
• YTD: 13.47%
• 6M: 7.44%
• 1Y: 114.78%
• 3Y*: 140.29%
• 5Y*: 51.99%
• 10Y*: —

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

TER vs. ASTS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
TER Teradyne, Inc.	108.47%	54.39%	16.51%	24.78%	-46.35%	23.81%
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc.	13.47%	244.22%	249.92%	25.10%	-39.29%	-31.73%

Correlation

The correlation between TER and ASTS is 0.38, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.38
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.37
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.38
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 7, 2021	0.37

Fundamentals

Market Cap TER : $63.56B ASTS : $23.96B
EPS TER : $5.38 ASTS : -$1.84
PS Ratio TER : 16.91 ASTS : 257.48
PB Ratio TER : 20.22 ASTS : 9.00
Total Revenue (TTM) TER : $3.79B ASTS : $84.94M
Gross Profit (TTM) TER : $2.23B ASTS : -$22.93M
EBITDA (TTM) TER : $1.11B ASTS : -$536.80M

Return for Risk

TER vs. ASTS — Risk / Return Rank

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

TER

TER Risk / Return Rank: 98
TER Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
TER Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
TER Omega Ratio Rank: 97
TER Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
TER Martin Ratio Rank: 99

ASTS

ASTS Risk / Return Rank: 77
ASTS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 77
ASTS Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
ASTS Omega Ratio Rank: 73
ASTS Calmar Ratio Rank: 81
ASTS Martin Ratio Rank: 77

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.

TER vs. ASTS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Teradyne, Inc. (TER) 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.

	TER	ASTS	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	5.56	1.17	+4.39
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	4.50	1.99	+2.51
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.64	1.23	+0.41
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	13.97	2.60	+11.37
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	49.81	5.06	+44.75

TER vs. ASTS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current TER Sharpe Ratio is 5.56, which is higher than the ASTS Sharpe Ratio of 1.17. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of TER and ASTS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

TER vs. ASTS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum TER drawdown since its inception was -97.30%, which is greater than ASTS's maximum drawdown of -85.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TER and ASTS.

Drawdown Indicators

	TER	ASTS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-97.30%	-85.57%	-11.73%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-26.73%	-47.69%	+20.96%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-58.18%	-70.66%	+12.48%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-59.12%	-85.57%	+26.45%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-59.12%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-3.52%	-38.08%	+34.56%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-58.67%	-40.51%	-18.16%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.49%	24.42%	-16.93%

Volatility

TER vs. ASTS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Teradyne, Inc. (TER) is 25.00%, while AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) has a volatility of 41.20%. This indicates that TER 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.

Volatility by Period

	TER	ASTS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	25.00%	41.20%	-16.20%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	53.10%	85.03%	-31.93%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	67.20%	105.98%	-38.78%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	50.20%	109.52%	-59.32%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	45.31%	111.00%	-65.69%

Dividends

TER vs. ASTS - Dividend Comparison

TER's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.12%, 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%
TER Teradyne, Inc.	0.12%	0.25%	0.38%	0.41%	0.50%	0.24%	0.33%	0.53%	1.15%	0.67%	0.94%	1.16%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both TER and ASTS in my portfolio?

TER and ASTS have a correlation of 0.38, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, TER or ASTS?

ASTS has higher volatility (41.20%) compared to TER (25.00%). In terms of maximum drawdown, TER dropped -97.30% vs ASTS's -85.57%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

TER currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (5.56 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.