Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
ASTITechnologyNASDAQSolar · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeAscent Solar Technologies, Inc., a solar technology company, engages in the manufacture and sale of photovoltaic solar modules in the United States. Valued at $16.8M, ASTI is a micro-cap name in its sector. The company's technology provides renewable power solutions to high-value production and specialty solar markets, including space power beaming, aerospace, satellites, near earth orbiting vehicles, fixed wing unmanned, aerial vehicles, aquatic, terrestrial, and other weight-sensitive markets.
Market Cap
$16.8M
Beta
2.37
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$-1.48
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
-86.6%
ROA
-41.4%
Cash
$14.5M
Total Debt
$1.1M
Free CF
-$3.9M
52W Change
-24.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ASTI stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, ASTI finished 55.47% below its 150-day moving average ($4.11) and 59.60% below its 200-day moving average ($4.53). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ASTI overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, ASTI's RSI(14) was 19.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. holds $14.5M in cash against $1.1M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$3.9M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -86.6%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $1.2M (2022) to $77K (2025), a 94% decline worth watching.
A beta of 2.37 means ASTI is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. and its sector.