266.98 USD
+5.19 (+1.98%)
267.24 USD
+0.26 (+0.1%)
FSLR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year FSLR was profitable.
FSLR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
FSLR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
FSLR 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%, FSLR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
FSLR has a better Return On Equity (15.53%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.26%, FSLR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.73%, FSLR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
FSLR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 29.81%, FSLR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.18% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of FSLR has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of FSLR (40.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
FSLR'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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), FSLR is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for FSLR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
FSLR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
FSLR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.44 indicates that FSLR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
FSLR has a Altman-Z score (5.44) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of FSLR is 1.28, which is an excellent value as it means it would take FSLR, only 1.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
FSLR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.28. This is in the better half of the industry: FSLR outperforms 72.32% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that FSLR is not too dependend on debt financing.
FSLR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. FSLR outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC10.42%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.91 indicates that FSLR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
FSLR has a worse Current ratio (1.91) than 75.89% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
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.
Measured over the past years, FSLR shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 52.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, FSLR shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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 25.29% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.94%
EPS Next 2Y35.92%
EPS Next 3Y32.41%
EPS Next 5Y25.29%
Revenue Next Year22.09%
Revenue Next 2Y21.53%
Revenue Next 3Y18.94%
Revenue Next 5Y13.24%
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 20.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of FSLR.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than FSLR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
FSLR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61 indicates a reasonable valuation of FSLR.
FSLR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. FSLR is cheaper than 98.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.83. FSLR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of FSLR indicates a rather cheap valuation: FSLR is cheaper than 84.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, FSLR is valued a bit cheaper than 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 32.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y35.92%
EPS Next 3Y32.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
FSLR does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
266.98
+5.19 (+1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.73%
Inst Owner Change1.11%
Ins Owners5.3%
Ins Owner Change-0.65%
Market Cap28.65B
Revenue(TTM)5.05B
Net Income(TTM)1.40B
Analysts80.43
Price Target273.42 (2.41%)
Short Float %9.86%
Short Ratio4.61
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)14.28%
PT rev (3m)22.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 | ||
| P/S | 5.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.18 | ||
| P/tB | 3.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.17 |
EPS(TTM)13.02
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)23
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)5.73
FCFY2.14%
OCF(TTM)15.15
OCFY5.68%
SpS47.07
BVpS84.01
TBVpS83.25
PEG (NY)1.03
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number156.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | 5.44 |
F-Score5
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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 Y19.94%
EPS Next 2Y35.92%
EPS Next 3Y32.41%
EPS Next 5Y25.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)31.16%
Revenue growth 3Y12.89%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%79.67%
Revenue Next Year22.09%
Revenue Next 2Y21.53%
Revenue Next 3Y18.94%
Revenue Next 5Y13.24%
EBIT growth 1Y13.37%
EBIT growth 3Y46.92%
EBIT growth 5Y47.27%
EBIT Next Year43.83%
EBIT Next 3Y37.7%
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 / FSLR FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for FSLR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to FSLR.
What is the valuation status of FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for FSLR stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for FIRST SOLAR INC (FSLR) is 20.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.18.