FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1FSLR • US3364331070

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171.4 EUR
+6.4 (+3.88%)
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This 1FSLR.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1FSLR.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1FSLR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1FSLR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years 1FSLR 4 years were profitable.
  • 1FSLR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1FSLR.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1FSLR.MI 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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 11.47%, 1FSLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 16.02%, 1FSLR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1FSLR's Return On Invested Capital of 10.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1FSLR outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
  • 1FSLR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.52%. This is significantly below the industry average of 15.52%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.52%) for 1FSLR is below the current ROIC(10.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.47%
ROE 16.02%
ROIC 10.82%
ROA(3y)10.05%
ROA(5y)7.19%
ROE(3y)14.88%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1FSLR.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1FSLR.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • 1FSLR has a Profit Margin of 29.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FSLR outperforms 75.38% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1FSLR has grown nicely.
  • 1FSLR has a better Operating Margin (30.59%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • 1FSLR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.62%, 1FSLR is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1FSLR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 30.59%
PM (TTM) 29.28%
GM 40.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.79%
GM growth 3Y102.73%
GM growth 5Y10.1%
1FSLR.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1FSLR.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. 1FSLR.MI Health Analysis

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1FSLR has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for 1FSLR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1FSLR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
1FSLR.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1FSLR.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
1FSLR.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1FSLR.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1FSLR has an Altman-Z score of 5.26. This indicates that 1FSLR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1FSLR has a Altman-Z score of 5.26. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1FSLR underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
  • 1FSLR has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • 1FSLR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.45. This is in the better half of the industry: 1FSLR outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • 1FSLR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, 1FSLR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.45
Altman-Z 5.26
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC12.03%
1FSLR.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1FSLR.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.67 indicates that 1FSLR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • 1FSLR has a Current ratio (2.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.35 indicates that 1FSLR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • 1FSLR's Quick ratio of 2.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1FSLR outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.35
1FSLR.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1FSLR.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. 1FSLR.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • 1FSLR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.14%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, 1FSLR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 24.09% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • 1FSLR shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y30.39%
EPS Q2Q%32.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.09%
Revenue growth 3Y25.84%
Revenue growth 5Y14%
Sales Q2Q%11.15%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1FSLR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.95%
EPS Next 2Y29.15%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%
EPS Next 5Y14.93%
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.18%

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 decreasing.
1FSLR.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1FSLR.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
1FSLR.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1FSLR.MI 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. 1FSLR.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13 indicates a correct valuation of 1FSLR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1FSLR indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1FSLR is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 1FSLR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
  • 1FSLR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.13.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1FSLR indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1FSLR is cheaper than 93.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. 1FSLR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 11.13
1FSLR.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1FSLR.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1FSLR indicates a rather cheap valuation: 1FSLR is cheaper than 96.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 1FSLR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1FSLR is cheaper than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.17
EV/EBITDA 9.03
1FSLR.MI Per share data1FSLR.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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 26.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y29.15%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%

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5. 1FSLR.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for 1FSLR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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1FSLR.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

FIRST SOLAR INC

BIT:1FSLR (4/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

171.4

+6.4 (+3.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Industry Strength93.17
Industry Growth91.93
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners99.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners5.31%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.42B
Revenue(TTM)5.22B
Net Income(TTM)1.53B
Analysts73.88
Price Target214.37 (25.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.26%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.4%
Max EPS beat(4)17.54%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-21.81%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.57%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.89%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.66%
PT rev (1m)-10.26%
PT rev (3m)-13.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.13
Fwd PE 11.13
P/S 4.13
P/FCF 18.17
P/OCF 10.49
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.28
EV/EBITDA 9.03
EPS(TTM)12.13
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)15.4
Fwd EY8.99%
FCF(TTM)9.43
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)16.35
OCFY9.54%
SpS41.47
BVpS75.79
TBVpS75.14
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number143.824 (-16.09%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.47%
ROE 16.02%
ROCE 14.43%
ROIC 10.82%
ROICexc 14.58%
ROICexgc 14.73%
OM 30.59%
PM (TTM) 29.28%
GM 40.62%
FCFM 22.75%
ROA(3y)10.05%
ROA(5y)7.19%
ROE(3y)14.88%
ROE(5y)10.35%
ROIC(3y)9.52%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)12.27%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)12.4%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.69%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.96%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y22.1%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y20.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y14.79%
GM growth 3Y102.73%
GM growth 5Y10.1%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.45
Debt/EBITDA 0.15
Cap/Depr 164.37%
Cap/Sales 16.67%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.76%
Profit Quality 77.69%
Current Ratio 2.67
Quick Ratio 2.35
Altman-Z 5.26
F-Score7
WACC12.03%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)324.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)303.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)31.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)29.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y30.39%
EPS Q2Q%32.6%
EPS Next Y26.95%
EPS Next 2Y29.15%
EPS Next 3Y26.9%
EPS Next 5Y14.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.09%
Revenue growth 3Y25.84%
Revenue growth 5Y14%
Sales Q2Q%11.15%
Revenue Next Year1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y9%
Revenue Next 3Y9.09%
Revenue Next 5Y7.18%
EBIT growth 1Y14.57%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y37.62%
EBIT Next Year60.69%
EBIT Next 3Y35.28%
EBIT Next 5Y16.67%
FCF growth 1Y485.37%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y68.89%
OCF growth 3Y33.05%
OCF growth 5Y123.24%

FIRST SOLAR INC / 1FSLR.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1FSLR.MI.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for FIRST SOLAR INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of FIRST SOLAR INC (1FSLR.MI) is expected to grow by 26.95% in the next year.