Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock (ASTI)vsNextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock (NXT)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Common Stock
$6.45
-17.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $48.07M
NXT
Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock
$131.57
+1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $23.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock generates 3147296% more annual revenue ($3.56B vs $113,090). NXT leads profitability with a 16.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. ASTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. NXT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
ASTI
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
NXT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
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
Trading at 8.4x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : NXT
The strongest argument for NXT centers on Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.5% and operating margin at 18.2%.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : NXT
The primary concerns for NXT are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while NXT is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
NXT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 232.5% — sustainability is the question.
NXT generates stronger free cash flow (154M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NXT scores higher overall (48/100 vs 33/100), backed by strong 16.5% margins. 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.
Nextracker Inc. Class A Common Stock
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
Nextracker Inc., an energy solutions company, provides solar tracker solutions for PV projects. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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