Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for First Solar Inc (FSLR) - $246.24 as of 1/9/2026 9:30:46 AM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
53 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for FSLR
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for FSLR
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for FSLR
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for FSLR
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for FSLR (53 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for FSLR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | FSLR |
| Company Name | First Solar Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | First Solar, Inc. is a leading innovator in the global solar photovoltaic (PV) market, based in Tempe, Arizona. Specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of advanced thin-film solar modules, the company operates in key international markets including the United States, Japan, and Australia. With a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing the levelized cost of solar energy, First Solar is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing global demand for clean energy solutions. Its pioneering technologies and environmental stewardship underscore its role as a vital player in the transition to renewable energy amid a rapidly evolving industry landscape. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SOLAR |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 246.24 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 87.16 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/9/2026 9:30:46 AM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 6,207,863 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,964,581 |
| 52-Week High | 285.99 |
| 52-Week Low | 116.56 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 111.26% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 45.58 |
| Sector PE | 54.10 |
| 5-Year Average PE | -3.98 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 13.27 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 172.00 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.45 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.91 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 18.56 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 84.01 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.24 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.46 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.84 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.71 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.34 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.37 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 21 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 9 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 107,308,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 26,423,521,920 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 45.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 55.52% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 13.04 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 9.37 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 12.01 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,400,462,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,292,044,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 830,777,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 79.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 6.55% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 29.20% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,992,173,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,621,376,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,946,994,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 1,709,608,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 1,248,022,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 373,354,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 464,068,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 282,565,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.96 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.97 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 7,977,577,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 6,687,469,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 9,015,312,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 614,521,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 5.73 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -308,077,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -784,515,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.86 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.60 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 172.23 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/9/2026 11:17:36 PM EST |