Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI)vsEnphase Energy Inc (ENPH)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
$6.45
-17.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $48.07M
ENPH
Enphase Energy Inc
$56.07
-18.01%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $7.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enphase Energy Inc generates 1237676% more annual revenue ($1.40B vs $113,090). ENPH leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. ASTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. ENPH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 37/100 (F).
ASTI
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
ENPH
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ASTI.
Margin of Safety
+20.0%
Fair Value
$60.32
Current Price
$56.07
$4.25 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 232.5% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -49.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 20.6%
Earnings declined 36.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTI
The strongest argument for ASTI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 232.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ENPH
PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ENPH
The primary concerns for ENPH are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. A P/E of 54.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ENPH is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ENPH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 232.5% — sustainability is the question.
ENPH generates stronger free cash flow (83M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ENPH scores higher overall (37/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells copper-indium-gallium-diselenide photovoltaic products for aerospace, defense, emergency management, and consumer/OEM applications. The company is headquartered in Thornton, Colorado.
Enphase Energy Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Enphase Energy is an American energy technology company headquartered in Fremont, California. Enphase designs and manufactures software-driven home energy solutions that span solar generation, home energy storage and web-based monitoring and control.
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