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First Solar, Inc.
FSLR: NasdaqGSLowest reading is at 76 out of 100. All scores are out of 100.
In Short
About The Company
CEO
Mr. Mark R. Widmar
Market Cap
19.10 Billion USD
Sector
Technology
Website
https://www.firstsolar.comLast Update
27/09/2026, 14:15:54
Description
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally.
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Strongest readings
- ✔Debt is low at 0.05 times equity
- ✔Financial health is strong (health score 86 out of 100)
- ✔Cashflow and earnings growth is strong (growth score 76 out of 100)
- ✔Return on capital employed of 14.43% is above the market average of 10.00%
- ✔Price-to-earnings of 10.9 is below the market average of 19.6
Weakest readings
- ✘The current price sits above estimated fair value (margin of safety -45.96%)
- ✘Share count has been rising at 0.26% per year
Key Figures
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Price / earnings (TTM) | 10.92x | 19.60x | |
| ✘ | Margin of safety (DCF) | -45.96% | 17.95% | |
| ✔ | Revenue growth (5y average) | 24.09% | 10.97% | |
| ✘ | Dividend yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 1.85% | |
| ✘ | Share count, per year | 0.26% | 0.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 14.43% | 10.00% |
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Valuation
87 / 100Priced at or below the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Price / earnings | 10.92x | 19.60x | |
| ✔ | Free cashflow yield | 7.85% | 4.70% | |
| ✔ | Price / earnings growth | 0.60x | 1.50x | |
| Price / book | 1.85x | — | ||
| ✘ | Margin of safety | -45.96% | 17.95% |
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- ✘Estimated intrinsic value of 96.03 USD is below the current price of 177.71 USD
Desired Margin Of Safety
0%
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Free Cash Flow Type
Annual Cashflow Growth
0%
Discount Rate
0%
Estimated Fair Value: 91.6 USD ✘
Current Price: 177.7 USD
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Growth
76 / 100Growing faster than the market on most measures.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Revenue growth | 24.09% | 10.97% | |
| ✔ | Earnings growth | 18.06% | 14.48% | |
| Cashflow growth | N/A | 12.35% |
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- ✘Revenue growth has slowed this year (23.82% against a five year average of 24.09%)
- ✔Earnings growth has improved this year (38.52% against a five year average of 18.06%)
Health
86 / 100Balance sheet covers its obligations.
Measured on Leverage and capital, Funding and liquidity, Earnings quality.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Altman-Z score | 4.87 | 3.00 | |
| ✔ | Piotroski score | 7.00 | 5.00 | |
| ✔ | Debt / equity | 0.05x | 0.80x | |
| ✔ | Current ratio | 2.67x | 1.00x | |
| ✔ | Interest coverage | 36.18x | 2.50x | |
| ✔ | Free cashflow / debt | 2.38x | 0.15x | |
| ✔ | Debt / capital | 0.05x | 1.00x |
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Management
89 / 100Returns on capital are at or above the market.
| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Market avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Return on equity | 16.02% | 15.00% | |
| ✔ | Return on capital employed | 14.43% | 10.00% | |
| Return on assets | 11.47% | — | ||
| Free cashflow return on capital | 10.73% | — | ||
| ✔ | Return on capital, 5y change | 7.23% | 0.00% | |
| ✘ | Share count, per year | 0.26% | 0.00% | |
| ✘ | Share count, recent | 0.22% | 0.00% | |
| Realized buyback return | N/A | 0.00% | ||
| ✔ | Goodwill erosion / equity | 0.01% | 2.00% | |
| Price volatility, 5 year | 52.71% | — |
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- ✘New shares were issued while the value score was 87 out of 100
Analysts
not enough data| Status | Metric | Value | Reading | Neutral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst opinion score | N/A | 50 |
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Financial History
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Market Peers
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SEC Filings
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Company Name
First Solar, Inc.
Currency
USD
Beta
1.733
Vol Avg
2234075
Ceo
Mr. Mark R. Widmar
Cik
0001274494
Cusip
Exchange
NasdaqGS
Full Time Employees
7900
Industry
Solar
Sector
Technology
Ipo Date
Address
4300 E Camelback Road
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip
85018
Phone
602 414 9300
Analysis Last Updated
27/09/2026, 14:15:54
Financial data compiled from SEC EDGAR filings and Yahoo Finance.