- ISIN
- US0436355079
- CUSIP
- 043635408
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Solar
- IPO Date
- Jul 11, 2006
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $55.07M
- Enterprise Value
- $41.00M
- EPS (TTM)
- -$2.15
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $113.09K
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$757.46K
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$7.98M
- Year Range
- $1.10 - $9.87
- Target Price
- $20.00
- ROA (TTM)
- -42.20%
- ROE (TTM)
- -49.76%
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Performance
ASTI Performance Chart
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (ASTI) is up 68.1% since the beginning of the year. At $7 per share, ASTI is trading 30.0% below its 52-week high of $10. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ASTI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $0.
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Returns By Period
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (ASTI) has returned 68.13% so far this year and 318.79% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ASTI has returned -78.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.
- 1D
- -22.01%
- 1M
- 57.76%
- YTD
- 68.13%
- 6M
- 301.74%
- 1Y
- 318.79%
- 3Y*
- -85.75%
- 5Y*
- -92.16%
- 10Y*
- -78.17%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
ASTI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 25, 2006, ASTI's average daily return is +6.00%, while the average monthly return is +277.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 0.0 years.
Historically, 32% of months were positive and 68% were negative. The best month was Aug 2018 with a return of +67,000.0%, while the worst month was Jun 2016 at -84.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 13 months.
On a daily basis, ASTI closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 17, 2018 with a return of +28,150.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 28, 2023 at -62.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.41% | 26.25% | -37.46% | 12.18% | 68.10% | -7.00% | 68.13% | ||||||
| 2025 | -32.42% | -11.31% | -28.06% | 18.44% | -7.19% | 70.32% | -32.58% | 11.24% | -1.01% | 5.10% | -20.39% | 150.61% | 25.69% |
| 2024 | -16.67% | -42.07% | -6.43% | -74.91% | 21.40% | -12.78% | -14.18% | -65.07% | -18.21% | 24.61% | -16.30% | 22.47% | -96.24% |
| 2023 | -22.09% | -61.33% | -24.66% | -37.57% | -50.87% | 9.25% | -33.87% | -30.49% | -84.30% | -49.61% | -5.75% | 2.35% | -99.73% |
| 2022 | -2.00% | -24.98% | -9.79% | -9.53% | -16.00% | -8.73% | -4.35% | 18.18% | -30.00% | -38.90% | 1.80% | -42.40% | -86.96% |
| 2021 | 121.25% | 102.74% | 4.08% | -27.71% | -19.63% | -33.64% | 4.83% | 5.00% | -18.61% | 12.40% | -60.00% | -56.90% | -68.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. has an annualized alpha of 188481907.81%, beta of 2.27, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 26, 2006.
- This stock participated in 233.14% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -104.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 188,481,907.81%
- Beta
- 2.27
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- -104.16%
- Downside Capture
- 233.14%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ASTI ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. (ASTI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ASTI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.47 | 2.24 | -0.78 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.45 | 3.07 | +0.38 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.42 | 1.41 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.17 | 2.93 | +2.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.80 | 13.52 | -4.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ascent Solar Technologies Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. was 100.00%, occurring on Jun 25, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. drawdown is 100.00%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -100.00%Jun 2025 | 17y 6mo | — | 18y 5moDec 2007 - now |
2006 bear market2006 | -62.91%Sep 2006 | 1mo 9d | 5mo 27d | 7mo 6dAug 2006 - Mar 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -41.95%Nov 2007 | 19d | 1mo 2d | 1mo 21dNov 2007 - Dec 2007 |
2007 bear market2007 | -36.69%Aug 2007 | 4mo 1d | 1mo 3d | 5mo 4dApr 2007 - Sep 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -16.56%Oct 2007 | 16d | 6d | 22dSep 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ASTI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -100.00% | -56.78% | -43.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -62.08% | -9.10% | -52.98% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -99.96% | -18.90% | -81.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -100.00% | -25.43% | -74.57% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -100.00% | -33.92% | -66.08% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -100.00% | -0.74% | -99.26% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -90.37% | -10.72% | -79.65% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 36.42% | 1.97% | +34.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Solar industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ASTI relative to other companies in the Solar industry. Currently, ASTI has a P/S ratio of 236.6. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ASTI in comparison with other companies in the Solar industry. Currently, ASTI has a P/B value of 3.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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