Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) Fair Value 2026

ASTC · Scientific & Technical Instruments ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

LOW (26/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) trades at $7.15, versus a $6.61 median fair value across its 2 active models — 7.6% below the current price. QOC: 5.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 26/100 (LOW). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
ASTC
Price
$7.15
Quality Score
5.2/10
Value Trap Risk
26/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: Dynamic NAV suggests +22.4% upside with 52% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (2/13) may reduce confidence

Is Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $6.61, within 7.6% of the current price of $7.15. Estimates range from $4.46 to $8.75. ASTC scores 5.2/10 on fundamental quality and 26/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. ASTC’s -7.6% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Scientific & Technical Instruments sector median is -42.0%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Astrotech Corporation Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give ASTC?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($7.15)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · High Conviction
 $4.46 -37.6%
Asset-Based · High Conviction
 $8.75 +22.4%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Astrotech Corporation presents a highly debated valuation profile at its current price of $7.15. The median intrinsic value is estimated at $6.61 (-7.6% median upside), masking a wide model spread between the 1 bullish models and 1 bearish models. Model dispersion is worth noting: Dynamic NAV targets $8.75 (+22.4%), versus ML-RIV at $4.46 (-37.6%). This +60.1% range highlights the importance of multi-model analysis rather than relying on any single methodology.

What Do the Models Say About ASTC?

2 of 13 models are currently active for ASTC. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for ASTC is $6.61 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does ASTC Rank in Scientific & Technical Instruments?

Among 41 Scientific & Technical Instruments stocks, ASTC ranks #31 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.2 reflects mixed fundamentals.

Astrotech Corporation operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is ASTC a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns ASTC a score of 26/100 (LOW). This indicates low risk. The financial profile does not exhibit typical value trap warning signs. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for Astrotech Corporation. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Astrotech Corporation is rated at 5.2/10. This moderate-tier score shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +60.1% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every ASTC valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across ASTC's 2 active models, average confidence is 52%. Moderate confidence indicates reasonable fit.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Astrotech Corporation Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to ASTC?

7 companies across all industries closest to ASTC’s Quality of Company score of 5.2/10.

TUSKMammoth Energy Services, Inc.QOC 5.2IDAIT Stamp Inc.QOC 5.2SKYISky Century Investment, Inc.QOC 5.2REEDReed's, Inc.QOC 5.2WASTWaste Energy Corp.QOC 5.2SABSSAB Biotherapeutics, Inc.QOC 5.2NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: TUSK · IDAI · SKYI · REED · WAST · SABS · NVDA

What Else Do Investors Ask About Astrotech Corporation’s Valuation?

What is Astrotech Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Astrotech Corporation (ASTC)'s intrinsic value at $6.61 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $4.46 to $8.75. The Quality of Company score is 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is ASTC overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $7.15, 1 of 2 active models suggest ASTC may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $6.61, within 7.6% of the current price of $7.15 — a consensus view that ASTC is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Astrotech Corporation's business model in Scientific & Technical Instruments.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.2 mean for ASTC?

Astrotech Corporation's QOC of 5.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on ASTC?

CirclFi analyzes ASTC with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is ASTC a value trap in 2026?

Astrotech Corporation's Value Trap score is 26/100 (LOW). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Astrotech Corporation (ASTC) has a median fair value of $6.61 — within 7.6% of the current price of $7.15 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/ASTC/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this ASTC valuation
  • Financial statements: Astrotech Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001001907) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for ASTC as of ; valuations recomputed .