Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI)vsSolarEdge Technologies Inc (SEDG)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
$2.82
-1.40%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $28.27M
SEDG
SolarEdge Technologies Inc
$34.68
-5.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
SolarEdge Technologies Inc generates 696190% more annual revenue ($1.33B vs $191,340). ASTI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -20.3%. ASTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. SEDG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
ASTI
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SEDG
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 461.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 660.0% YoY
19.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
ROE of -49.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 90.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -88.7% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTI
The strongest argument for ASTI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 461.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SEDG
The strongest argument for SEDG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SEDG
The primary concerns for SEDG are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SEDG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ASTI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.35 — expect wider price swings.
ASTI is growing revenue faster at 461.3% — sustainability is the question.
SEDG generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SEDG scores higher overall (43/100 vs 40/100) and 19.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Hold" 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.
SolarEdge Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOLAR · USA
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. designs, develops and sells optimized direct current (DC) inverter systems for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations worldwide. The company is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.
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