First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Company Info
Highlights
$20.70B
$11.76
16.41
0.46
$4.26B
$1.85B
$1.73B
$116.56 - $306.77
$197.30
13.22%
2.54
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) returned 5.64% year-to-date (YTD) and -3.00% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, FSLR delivered an annualized return of 12.76%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.79%.
FSLR
5.64%
46.81%
-4.59%
-3.00%
36.58%
12.76%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.60%
9.64%
-0.54%
11.47%
15.67%
10.79%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FSLR, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -4.95% | -18.71% | -7.16% | -0.48% | 47.97% | 5.64% | |||||||
| 2024 | -15.08% | 5.19% | 9.69% | 4.44% | 54.15% | -17.04% | -4.20% | 5.27% | 9.71% | -22.03% | 2.46% | -11.56% | 2.30% |
| 2023 | 18.57% | -4.76% | 28.59% | -16.06% | 11.16% | -6.34% | 9.11% | -8.81% | -14.56% | -11.84% | 10.76% | 9.19% | 15.01% |
| 2022 | -10.07% | -3.94% | 11.22% | -12.79% | -3.31% | -3.51% | 45.56% | 28.62% | 3.70% | 10.06% | 18.52% | -13.18% | 71.86% |
| 2021 | 0.23% | -18.29% | 7.75% | -12.34% | -0.55% | 18.92% | -4.94% | 9.25% | 1.55% | 25.28% | -13.37% | -15.87% | -11.89% |
| 2020 | -11.40% | -7.68% | -21.21% | 22.05% | 5.93% | 6.18% | 20.30% | 28.61% | -13.57% | 31.49% | 7.34% | 5.88% | 76.77% |
| 2019 | 19.16% | 3.87% | 0.55% | 16.45% | -5.67% | 13.16% | -1.81% | -3.75% | -6.54% | -10.72% | 6.66% | 1.30% | 31.81% |
| 2018 | -0.52% | -6.43% | 12.94% | -0.10% | -4.65% | -22.11% | -0.59% | -0.52% | -7.03% | -13.67% | 6.34% | -4.49% | -37.12% |
| 2017 | -2.80% | 16.03% | -25.12% | 9.04% | 30.32% | 3.56% | 23.65% | -4.77% | -2.30% | 19.49% | 13.28% | 8.73% | 110.41% |
| 2016 | 4.05% | 4.68% | -4.73% | -18.45% | -11.09% | -2.36% | -3.71% | -18.98% | 4.42% | 2.53% | -25.12% | 5.84% | -51.37% |
| 2015 | -5.10% | 41.17% | 0.08% | -0.20% | -16.69% | -5.49% | -5.70% | 7.99% | -10.64% | 33.50% | -0.98% | 16.78% | 47.98% |
| 2014 | -7.43% | 12.83% | 22.29% | -3.30% | -8.46% | 15.02% | -11.19% | 10.41% | -5.55% | -10.50% | -17.15% | -8.62% | -18.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FSLR is 49, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Solar, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Solar, Inc. was 96.22%, occurring on Jun 1, 2012. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Solar, Inc. drawdown is 40.16%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -96.22% | May 19, 2008 | 1019 | Jun 1, 2012 | — | — | — |
| -41.35% | Dec 27, 2007 | 18 | Jan 23, 2008 | 57 | Apr 15, 2008 | 75 |
| -31.93% | Jul 31, 2007 | 13 | Aug 16, 2007 | 31 | Oct 1, 2007 | 44 |
| -20.82% | Nov 9, 2007 | 2 | Nov 12, 2007 | 12 | Nov 29, 2007 | 14 |
| -14.89% | Feb 27, 2007 | 5 | Mar 5, 2007 | 3 | Mar 8, 2007 | 8 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of First Solar, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of First Solar, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -21.0%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how First Solar, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Solar industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for FSLR, comparing it with other companies in the Solar industry. Currently, FSLR has a P/E ratio of 16.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for FSLR compared to other companies in the Solar industry. FSLR currently has a PEG ratio of 0.5. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for FSLR relative to other companies in the Solar industry. Currently, FSLR has a P/S ratio of 4.9. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for FSLR in comparison with other companies in the Solar industry. Currently, FSLR has a P/B value of 2.5. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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