Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI)vsJinkoSolar Holding Company Limited (JKS)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
$4.54
-4.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $35.85M
JKS
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited
$26.49
+3.80%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited generates 108187558% more annual revenue ($83.06B vs $76,770). ASTI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -2.3%. JKS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.26. JKS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 40/100 (D).
ASTI
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
JKS
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -9.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 39.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTI
The strongest argument for ASTI centers on PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JKS
The strongest argument for JKS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.26 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : JKS
The primary concerns for JKS are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a value stock while JKS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 2.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor SOLAR industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
JKS scores higher overall (40/100 vs 32/100). 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.
JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · China
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. is engaged in the design, development, production and marketing of photovoltaic products. The company is headquartered in Shangrao, the People's Republic of China.
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