FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1FSLR - US3364331070 - Common Stock
208 EUR
-22 (-9.57%)
Overall 1FSLR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1FSLR against 71 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1FSLR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: 1FSLR is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. These ratings would make 1FSLR suitable for value and growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1FSLR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1FSLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
1FSLR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
1FSLR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.41%, 1FSLR is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.15% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 15.53%, 1FSLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.93% of the companies in the same industry.
1FSLR's Return On Invested Capital of 10.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FSLR outperforms 60.56% of its industry peers.
| 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
1FSLR has a Profit Margin of 27.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FSLR outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
1FSLR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of 1FSLR (29.81%) is better than 73.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1FSLR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of 1FSLR (40.05%) is worse than 69.01% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1FSLR has grown nicely.
| 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
1FSLR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
1FSLR has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1FSLR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1FSLR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
1FSLR has an Altman-Z score of 5.16. This indicates that 1FSLR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.16, 1FSLR is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1FSLR is 1.28, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1FSLR, only 1.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.28, 1FSLR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.79% of the companies in the same industry.
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 83.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.16 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC10.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.91 indicates that 1FSLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1FSLR (1.91) is worse than 70.42% 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.
1FSLR has a Quick ratio of 1.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1FSLR underperforms 67.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.05% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 52.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 31.16% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, 1FSLR 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
Based on estimates for the next years, 1FSLR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.14% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.75%
EPS Next 2Y35.88%
EPS Next 3Y31.82%
EPS Next 5Y25.14%
Revenue Next Year21.88%
Revenue Next 2Y21.5%
Revenue Next 3Y18.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13.3%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1FSLR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1FSLR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.51% of the companies are valued more expensively.
1FSLR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.54, the valuation of 1FSLR can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1FSLR indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1FSLR is cheaper than 94.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1FSLR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FSLR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1FSLR is cheaper than 77.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1FSLR is valued a bit cheaper than 69.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1FSLR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.35
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 (1/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
208
-22 (-9.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap22.32B
Revenue(TTM)5.05B
Net Income(TTM)1.40B
Analysts80.43
Price Target227.02 (9.14%)
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)18.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.97%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.54 | ||
| P/S | 5.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.98 | ||
| P/B | 2.88 | ||
| P/tB | 2.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
EPS(TTM)11.18
EY5.38%
EPS(NY)19.74
Fwd EY9.49%
FCF(TTM)4.92
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)13.02
OCFY6.26%
SpS40.43
BVpS72.16
TBVpS71.51
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number134.73
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 | 5.16 |
F-Score5
WACC10.71%
ROIC/WACC1
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 5Y25.14%
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 5Y13.3%
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 18.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.88.