First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Company Info
Highlights
$20.16B
$11.62
16.20
0.28
$3.85B
$1.79B
$1.74B
$135.88 - $306.77
$272.22
7.77%
1.70
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Solar, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Solar, Inc. had a return of 8.17% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.37% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Solar, Inc. had an annualized return of 15.48%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.11%.
FSLR
8.17%
0.17%
-28.67%
9.37%
26.37%
15.48%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
25.25%
0.08%
9.66%
25.65%
13.17%
11.11%
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -15.08% | 5.19% | 9.69% | 4.44% | 54.15% | -17.04% | -4.20% | 5.27% | 9.71% | -22.03% | 2.46% | 8.17% | |
| 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% |
| 2013 | -8.67% | -8.30% | 4.33% | 72.70% | 16.82% | -17.62% | 9.84% | -25.40% | 9.50% | 25.11% | 18.91% | -8.66% | 77.08% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FSLR is 54, 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.
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.
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 40.10%.
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 current First Solar, Inc. volatility is 12.57%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of First Solar, Inc. compared to its peers in the Solar industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for FSLR in comparison to other companies of the Solar industry. Currently, FSLR has a PE value of 16.2. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for FSLR in comparison to other companies of the Solar industry. Currently, FSLR has a PEG value of 0.3. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for First Solar, Inc..
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