Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
ASTI
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
$2.86
+1.24%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $28.27M
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 6635191432% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $191,340). ASTI leads profitability with a 0.0% profit margin vs -1.8%. ASTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.96. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ASTI
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: F
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
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 -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
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 : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : ASTI
The primary concerns for ASTI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTI profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a turnaround 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.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (59/100 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.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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