FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:FSLR • US3364331070

242.15 USD
+0.27 (+0.11%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
244.544 USD
+2.39 (+0.99%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

FSLR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 114 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. FSLR scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. FSLR has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! These ratings could make FSLR a good candidate for value and growth investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year FSLR was profitable.
  • In the past year FSLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years FSLR 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years FSLR had a positive operating cash flow.
FSLR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFSLR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.41%, FSLR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 15.53%, FSLR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FSLR has a Return On Invested Capital of 11.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. FSLR outperforms 85.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.41%
ROE 15.53%
ROIC 11.26%
ROA(3y)6.05%
ROA(5y)6.01%
ROE(3y)9.29%
ROE(5y)8.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
FSLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFSLR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.73%, FSLR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FSLR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of FSLR (29.81%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • FSLR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.05%, FSLR is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FSLR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.81%
PM (TTM) 27.73%
GM 40.05%
OM growth 3Y30.14%
OM growth 5Y38.22%
PM growth 3Y24.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.94%
GM growth 5Y19.76%
FSLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFSLR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so FSLR is still creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FSLR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for FSLR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for FSLR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
FSLR Yearly Shares OutstandingFSLR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FSLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFSLR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • FSLR has an Altman-Z score of 5.15. This indicates that FSLR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of FSLR (5.15) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • FSLR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.28. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.28 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • FSLR's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.28 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSLR outperforms 70.18% of its industry peers.
  • FSLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • FSLR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.28
Altman-Z 5.15
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC10.72%
FSLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFSLR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • FSLR has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that FSLR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • FSLR's Current ratio of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. FSLR is outperformed by 76.32% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that FSLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • FSLR has a worse Quick ratio (1.55) than 71.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.55
FSLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFSLR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • FSLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.05%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 52.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • FSLR shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 31.16%.
  • Measured over the past years, FSLR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.05%
EPS 3Y56.95%
EPS 5Y52.9%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%79.67%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.84% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, FSLR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.76%
EPS Next 2Y35.65%
EPS Next 3Y32.21%
EPS Next 5Y25.84%
Revenue Next Year21.81%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y18.73%
Revenue Next 5Y13.28%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
FSLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFSLR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
FSLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesFSLR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.60, FSLR is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, FSLR is valued cheaper than 92.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • FSLR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
  • FSLR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.57.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, FSLR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. FSLR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.6
Fwd PE 10.57
FSLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFSLR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, FSLR is valued cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSLR is valued a bit cheaper than 77.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.29
EV/EBITDA 12.12
FSLR Per share dataFSLR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • FSLR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • FSLR has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • FSLR's earnings are expected to grow with 32.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y35.65%
EPS Next 3Y32.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • FSLR does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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FIRST SOLAR INC

NASDAQ:FSLR (2/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 244.544 +2.39 (+0.99%)

242.15

+0.27 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners104.86%
Inst Owner Change-4.79%
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.35%
Market Cap25.99B
Revenue(TTM)5.05B
Net Income(TTM)1.40B
Analysts78.37
Price Target281.25 (16.15%)
Short Float %7.48%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.26%
Max EPS beat(2)17.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.86%
Max EPS beat(4)17.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.2%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.46%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.39%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.39%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.53%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.33%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-6.2%
PT rev (1m)-1.15%
PT rev (3m)17.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.6
Fwd PE 10.57
P/S 5.14
P/FCF 42.29
P/OCF 15.98
P/B 2.88
P/tB 2.91
EV/EBITDA 12.12
EPS(TTM)13.02
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)22.91
Fwd EY9.46%
FCF(TTM)5.73
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)15.15
OCFY6.26%
SpS47.07
BVpS84.01
TBVpS83.25
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number156.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.41%
ROE 15.53%
ROCE 14.52%
ROIC 11.26%
ROICexc 13.96%
ROICexgc 14.09%
OM 29.81%
PM (TTM) 27.73%
GM 40.05%
FCFM 12.17%
ROA(3y)6.05%
ROA(5y)6.01%
ROE(3y)9.29%
ROE(5y)8.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y27.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y27.62%
OM growth 3Y30.14%
OM growth 5Y38.22%
PM growth 3Y24.2%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y20.94%
GM growth 5Y19.76%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.28
Debt/EBITDA 0.25
Cap/Depr 197.21%
Cap/Sales 20.03%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 80.56%
Profit Quality 43.88%
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.55
Altman-Z 5.15
F-Score5
WACC10.72%
ROIC/WACC1.05
Cap/Depr(3y)381.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)306.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)37.52%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.05%
EPS 3Y56.95%
EPS 5Y52.9%
EPS Q2Q%26.57%
EPS Next Y19.76%
EPS Next 2Y35.65%
EPS Next 3Y32.21%
EPS Next 5Y25.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%79.67%
Revenue Next Year21.81%
Revenue Next 2Y20.97%
Revenue Next 3Y18.73%
Revenue Next 5Y13.28%
EBIT growth 1Y13.37%
EBIT growth 3Y46.92%
EBIT growth 5Y47.27%
EBIT Next Year43.7%
EBIT Next 3Y37.73%
EBIT Next 5Y27.56%
FCF growth 1Y215.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.43%
OCF growth 3Y72.43%
OCF growth 5Y47.54%

FIRST SOLAR INC / FSLR FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIRST SOLAR INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FSLR.


What is the valuation status for FSLR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for FIRST SOLAR INC?

FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) stock?

The financial health rating of FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) is 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) is expected to grow by 19.76% in the next year.