Astrotech Corporation
ASTCTechnologyNASDAQScientific & Technical Instruments · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the technology sector, Astrotech Corporation focuses on Scientific & Technical Instruments services and products. Astrotech Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacturing and sale of mass spectrometry and gas chromatography equipment in the United States and internationally. The $10.6M market capitalization puts ASTC squarely in micro-cap range for its industry. The company owns and licenses the intellectual property related to the Astrotech Mass Spectrometer (AMS) Technology, a platform mass spectrometry technology.
Market Cap
$10.6M
Beta
4.92
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
-7.41
EPS (TTM)
$-8.47
EPS (Fwd)
$-0.68
ROE
-75.4%
ROA
-37.2%
Cash
$11.3M
Total Debt
$2.3M
Free CF
-$8.5M
52W Change
24.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ASTC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, ASTC finished 44.05% below its 150-day moving average ($8.49) and 33.47% below its 200-day moving average ($7.14). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ASTC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, ASTC's RSI(14) was 4.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $11.3M in cash and $2.3M in debt, ASTC maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$8.5M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at -75.4%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $869K to $1.0M.
A beta of 4.92 means ASTC is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. With cash comfortably exceeding debt, ASTC has financial flexibility that may help navigate uncertain periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing ASTC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.