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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US3364331070

CUSIP

336433107

Industry

Solar

IPO Date

Nov 17, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap

$15.21B

EPS (TTM)

$12.02

PE Ratio

11.80

PEG Ratio

0.26

Total Revenue (TTM)

$3.41B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$1.51B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.37B

Year Range

$116.56 - $306.77

Target Price

$228.59

Short %

10.78%

Short Ratio

2.76

Share Price Chart


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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.


300.00%400.00%500.00%600.00%700.00%800.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
473.40%
294.32%
FSLR (First Solar, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

First Solar, Inc. had a return of -19.51% year-to-date (YTD) and -20.63% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Solar, Inc. had an annualized return of 8.66%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.15%, indicating that First Solar, Inc. did not perform as well as the benchmark.


FSLR

YTD

-19.51%

1M

12.05%

6M

-28.52%

1Y

-20.63%

5Y*

26.91%

10Y*

8.66%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-6.06%

1M

-2.95%

6M

-4.87%

1Y

8.34%

5Y*

13.98%

10Y*

10.15%

*Annualized

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025-4.95%-18.71%-7.16%12.20%-19.51%
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%
202318.57%-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%
20210.23%-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%
201919.16%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%
20164.05%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 33, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of FSLR is 3333
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of FSLR is 3232
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of FSLR is 3131
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of FSLR is 3333
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of FSLR is 3030
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of FSLR is 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

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.


The chart of Sharpe ratio for FSLR, currently valued at -0.37, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
FSLR: -0.37
^GSPC: 0.46
The chart of Sortino ratio for FSLR, currently valued at -0.19, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
FSLR: -0.19
^GSPC: 0.77
The chart of Omega ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 0.98, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
FSLR: 0.98
^GSPC: 1.11
The chart of Calmar ratio for FSLR, currently valued at -0.35, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.005.00
FSLR: -0.35
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Martin ratio for FSLR, currently valued at -0.60, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
FSLR: -0.60
^GSPC: 1.94

The current First Solar, Inc. Sharpe ratio is -0.37. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of First Solar, Inc. with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio-1.000.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-0.37
0.46
FSLR (First Solar, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History


First Solar, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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.


-60.00%-50.00%-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-54.41%
-10.07%
FSLR (First Solar, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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 54.41%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.22%May 19, 20081019Jun 1, 2012
-41.35%Dec 27, 200718Jan 23, 200857Apr 15, 200875
-31.93%Jul 31, 200713Aug 16, 200731Oct 1, 200744
-20.82%Nov 9, 20072Nov 12, 200712Nov 29, 200714
-14.89%Feb 27, 20075Mar 5, 20073Mar 8, 20078

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current First Solar, Inc. volatility is 20.89%, 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.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
20.89%
14.23%
FSLR (First Solar, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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.

Annual
Quarterly

0.0

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
20.040.060.080.0100.0
FSLR: 11.8
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 11.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
1.02.03.04.0
FSLR: 0.3
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 0.3. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
FSLR: 3.6
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 3.6. 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
2.04.06.08.010.0
FSLR: 1.8
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 1.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items