VSAT vs. ASTS

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS).

Performance

VSAT vs. ASTS - Performance Comparison

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

VSAT vs. ASTS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
VSAT Viasat, Inc.	32.91%	304.94%	-69.55%	-11.69%	-28.94%	36.42%	-55.39%	7.32%
ASTS AST SpaceMobile, Inc.	14.10%	244.22%	249.92%	25.10%	-39.29%	-41.53%	37.59%	1.02%

Fundamentals

Market Cap VSAT : $6.03B ASTS : $21.21B
EPS VSAT : -$1.41 ASTS : -$1.33
PS Ratio VSAT : 1.31 ASTS : 300.23
PB Ratio VSAT : 1.32 ASTS : 8.87
Total Revenue (TTM) VSAT : $4.62B ASTS : $70.92M
Gross Profit (TTM) VSAT : $2.25B ASTS : $37.89M
EBITDA (TTM) VSAT : $1.26B ASTS : -$330.80M

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, VSAT achieves a 32.91% return, which is significantly higher than ASTS's 14.10% return.

VSAT

• 1D: 4.76%
• 1M: 0.04%
• YTD: 32.91%
• 6M: 56.31%
• 1Y: 339.54%
• 3Y*: 10.61%
• 5Y*: -1.87%
• 10Y*: -4.55%

ASTS

• 1D: 12.26%
• 1M: 4.65%
• YTD: 14.10%
• 6M: 68.85%
• 1Y: 264.42%
• 3Y*: 153.62%
• 5Y*: 48.72%
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

VSAT vs. ASTS — Risk / Return Rank

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

VSAT

VSAT Risk / Return Rank: 98
VSAT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
VSAT Sortino Ratio Rank: 97
VSAT Omega Ratio Rank: 94
VSAT Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
VSAT Martin Ratio Rank: 99

ASTS

ASTS Risk / Return Rank: 92
ASTS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
ASTS Sortino Ratio Rank: 91
ASTS Omega Ratio Rank: 87
ASTS Calmar Ratio Rank: 94
ASTS Martin Ratio Rank: 92

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.

VSAT vs. ASTS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

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

	VSAT	ASTS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	4.17	2.67	+1.51
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.92	2.91	+1.01
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.48	1.34	+0.14
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	12.24	5.20	+7.04
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	32.38	12.02	+20.37
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

VSAT vs. ASTS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current VSAT Sharpe Ratio is 4.17, which is higher than the ASTS Sharpe Ratio of 2.67. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of VSAT and ASTS, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	VSAT	ASTS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.17	2.67	+1.51
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.03	0.44	-0.47
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.08	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.14	0.40	-0.26

Correlation

The correlation between VSAT and ASTS is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

VSAT vs. ASTS - Dividend Comparison

Neither VSAT nor ASTS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

VSAT vs. ASTS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum VSAT drawdown since its inception was -92.75%, roughly equal to the maximum ASTS drawdown of -91.07%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for VSAT and ASTS.

Drawdown Indicators

	VSAT	ASTS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-92.75%	-91.07%	-1.68%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-25.10%	-47.02%	+21.92%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-89.81%	-85.57%	-4.24%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-92.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-51.41%	-32.12%	-19.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-41.59%	-43.82%	+2.23%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	9.86%	20.34%	-10.48%

Volatility

VSAT vs. ASTS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) is 22.12%, while AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (ASTS) has a volatility of 31.61%. This indicates that VSAT 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

	VSAT	ASTS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	22.12%	31.61%	-9.49%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	54.78%	80.82%	-26.04%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	82.16%	100.01%	-17.85%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	74.09%	110.71%	-36.62%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	59.82%	100.08%	-40.26%

Financials