Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI)vsEnphase Energy Inc (ENPH)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
$1.70
-2.30%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $18.16M
ENPH
Enphase Energy Inc
$24.99
-16.03%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Enphase Energy Inc generates 694215% more annual revenue ($1.33B vs $191,340). ENPH leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. ENPH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.75. ENPH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
ASTI
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
ENPH
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ASTI.
Margin of Safety
+13.7%
Fair Value
$55.86
Current Price
$24.99
$30.87 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 461.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 19.6%
Earnings declined 3.5%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTI
The strongest argument for ASTI centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 461.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ENPH
The strongest argument for ENPH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.75 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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while ENPH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.37 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 461.3% — sustainability is the question.
ENPH generates stronger free cash flow (26M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ENPH scores higher overall (52/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
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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