Applied Energetics (AERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Applied Energetics, Inc. develops advanced directed-energy and photonics technologies for defense and other specialized applications. The company’s work centers on ultrashort-pulse laser systems and related technologies designed to generate and control high-energy laser effects.

Its technology portfolio has included laser-induced plasma channel systems, which use pulsed lasers to create conductive pathways through the atmosphere. These systems are intended to support applications such as directed-energy effects, precision energy delivery, and countermeasure technologies.

Applied Energetics was previously known as Ionatron, Inc. and adopted its current name as it expanded its focus on directed-energy research and development. The company is based in the United States and has primarily focused on serving government and defense-related markets. Specific information about its current leadership and commercial deployment is limited.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.80 to $0.83
• 50-Day Range: $0.69 to $1.29
• 52-Week Range: $0.64 to $2.20
• Volume: 25,342 shs
• Average Volume: 226,993 shs
• Market Capitalization: $186.07 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Applied Energetics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Applied Energetics scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Applied Energetics.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Applied Energetics is -10.38, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Applied Energetics is -10.38, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Applied Energetics has a P/B Ratio of 27.67. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.28% of the float of Applied Energetics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Applied Energetics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.04, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Applied Energetics has recently decreased by 7.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Applied Energetics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Applied Energetics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for AERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Applied Energetics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

17.20% of the stock of Applied Energetics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

0.51% of the stock of Applied Energetics is held by institutions.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/13/2026
• Today: 9/24/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Technology
• Industry: Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment & Instruments
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:AERG
• CIK: 879911
• Web: www.aergs.com
• Phone: (520) 628-7415
• Fax: 520-917-3098
• Employees: 7
• Year Founded: 2002

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.08)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$14.87 million
• Net Margins: -3,221.00%
• Pretax Margin: -6,585.25%
• Return on Equity: -454.83%
• Return on Assets: -270.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.58
• Quick Ratio: 1.58

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $460 thousand
• Price / Sales: 404.50
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.03 per share
• Price / Book: 27.67

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 224,180,000
• Free Float: 185,619,000
• Market Cap: $186.07 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.75