FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1FSLR - US3364331070 - Common Stock
230 EUR
-6 (-2.54%)
Overall 1FSLR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1FSLR against 57 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1FSLR has an average financial health and profitability rating. 1FSLR 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 would make 1FSLR suitable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year 1FSLR was profitable.
In the past year 1FSLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years 1FSLR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1FSLR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
1FSLR has a better Return On Assets (10.41%) than 60.66% of its industry peers.
1FSLR has a Return On Equity of 15.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1FSLR outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
1FSLR has a Return On Invested Capital (10.69%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.53% | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% |
ROA(3y)6.05%
ROA(5y)6.01%
ROE(3y)9.29%
ROE(5y)8.59%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.73%, 1FSLR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
1FSLR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 29.81%, 1FSLR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.41% of the companies in the same industry.
1FSLR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1FSLR (40.05%) is worse than 65.57% of its industry peers.
1FSLR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1FSLR is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FSLR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1FSLR has more shares outstanding
1FSLR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.32 indicates that 1FSLR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of 1FSLR (5.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
1FSLR 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.
1FSLR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.28. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FSLR outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
1FSLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of 1FSLR (0.06) is better than 83.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC10.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.91 indicates that 1FSLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
1FSLR's Current ratio of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1FSLR is outperformed by 67.21% of its industry peers.
1FSLR has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that 1FSLR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.55, 1FSLR is not doing good in the industry: 65.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1FSLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.05%, which is quite good.
1FSLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 52.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, 1FSLR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 31.16%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.55% on average over the past years.
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
1FSLR is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.29% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FSLR will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.75%
EPS Next 2Y35.88%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
EPS Next 5Y25.29%
Revenue Next Year21.88%
Revenue Next 2Y21.5%
Revenue Next 3Y18.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13.24%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.81, the valuation of 1FSLR can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1FSLR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FSLR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say 1FSLR is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1FSLR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1FSLR is valued cheaper than 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. 1FSLR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1FSLR is valued a bit cheaper than 72.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1FSLR is valued a bit cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 47.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1FSLR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of 1FSLR may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1FSLR's earnings are expected to grow with 31.82% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y35.88%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for 1FSLR!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
BIT:1FSLR (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
230
-6 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.68B
Revenue(TTM)5.05B
Net Income(TTM)1.40B
Analysts80.43
Price Target227.02 (-1.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)13.4%
PT rev (3m)18.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.79 | ||
| P/S | 5.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 47.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.89 | ||
| P/B | 3.23 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
EPS(TTM)11.05
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)19.5
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)4.86
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)12.86
OCFY5.59%
SpS39.93
BVpS71.28
TBVpS70.63
PEG (NY)1.05
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number133.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.41% | ||
| ROE | 15.53% | ||
| ROCE | 14.52% | ||
| ROIC | 10.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.38% | ||
| 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.32 |
F-Score5
WACC10.63%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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 Y19.75%
EPS Next 2Y35.88%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
EPS Next 5Y25.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%79.67%
Revenue Next Year21.88%
Revenue Next 2Y21.5%
Revenue Next 3Y18.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13.24%
EBIT growth 1Y13.37%
EBIT growth 3Y46.92%
EBIT growth 5Y47.27%
EBIT Next Year43.76%
EBIT Next 3Y37.78%
EBIT Next 5Y26.95%
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 / 1FSLR.MI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for FIRST SOLAR INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1FSLR.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1FSLR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of 1FSLR stock?
FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1FSLR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) is 20.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.23.