Ascent Solar TechnologiesASTI -8.12%30 Net Current Asset Value is $1.46 as of Mar. 2026, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 27.10. GuruFocus rates ASTI with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Semiconductors companies, Ascent Solar Technologies ranks better than 80.42% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Ascent Solar Technologies's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Solar Technologies's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
ASTI'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.7 Med: 27.1 Max: 51.38
Current: 3.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Ascent Solar Technologies was 51.38. The lowest was 2.70. And the median was 27.10.
ASTI's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 80.42% of 720
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 9.615
vs ASTI: 3.15
Ascent Solar Technologies (NAS:ASTI) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Ascent Solar Technologies Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Ascent Solar Technologies Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Solar Technologies's Net Current Asset Value can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ascent Solar Technologies Net Current Asset Value Chart
ASTI vs SPRU, PN, BEEM: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Ascent Solar Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ascent Solar Technologies Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Ascent Solar Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Solar Technologies's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $1.46 mean?
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) has a Net Current Asset Value of $1.46 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Ascent Solar Technologies and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 27.10. Over the past decade, Ascent Solar Technologies' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.70 to 51.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Solar Technologies ranks #141 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Ascent Solar Technologies' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Ascent Solar Technologies' current Net Current Asset Value of $1.46 is 95% below median its 10-year median of 27.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.70 to a high of 51.38. The Semiconductors industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.62. Ascent Solar Technologies' value of $1.46 is 84.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Solar Technologies ranks #141 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Solar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Solar Technologies' Net Current Asset Value compare to SPRU and PN?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Ascent Solar Technologies ranks #141 out of 720 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Ascent Solar Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.62. Ascent Solar Technologies' value of $1.46 is 84.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Solar Technologies' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.70 to 51.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.10 vs. the industry median of 9.62, Ascent Solar Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Semiconductors companies is 9.62, based on 720 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ascent Solar Technologies's current Net Current Asset Value of $1.46 is 84.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Ascent Solar Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 9.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Solar Technologies's current Net Current Asset Value is $1.46, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 27.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Solar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.25, compared to a current price of $4.60 — trading 1740% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $1.46, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 27.10 and 84.8% below the Semiconductors industry median of 9.62. Ascent Solar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI), the current Net Current Asset Value is $1.46 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Solar Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.60 is trading 1740% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.25.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Solar Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASTI:
Net Current Asset Value: $1.46 (95% below median its 10-year median of 27.10)
GF Value™: $0.25 vs. price of $4.60 (1740% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.8% below the Semiconductors median (#141 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc is a solar technology company that manufactures and sells photovoltaic (PV) solar modules that are flexible, durable, and possess attractive power to weight and power to area performance. Its technology provides renewable power solutions to high-value production and specialty solar markets where traditional rigid solar panels are not suitable, including space power beaming, aerospace, satellites, near earth orbiting vehicles, fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), aquatic, terrestrial, and other weight-sensitive markets with transformational high quality, value added product applications. It operates in single PV segment that sells PV products and engineering services and currently, is selling it in North America.
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