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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)
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Company Info

ISIN

US3364331070

CUSIP

336433107

Sector

Technology

Industry

Solar

IPO Date

Nov 17, 2006

Highlights

Market Cap

$19.79B

EPS (TTM)

$11.61

PE Ratio

15.92

PEG Ratio

0.27

Total Revenue (TTM)

$3.85B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$1.79B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.74B

Year Range

$135.88 - $306.77

Target Price

$272.34

Short %

7.36%

Short Ratio

2.16

Share Price Chart


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Compare to other instruments

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Popular comparisons:
FSLR vs. ENPH FSLR vs. NEE FSLR vs. DKS FSLR vs. ELV FSLR vs. QQQ FSLR vs. TAN FSLR vs. LLY FSLR vs. AMD FSLR vs. BA FSLR vs. SCHD
Popular comparisons:
FSLR vs. ENPH FSLR vs. NEE FSLR vs. DKS FSLR vs. ELV FSLR vs. QQQ FSLR vs. TAN FSLR vs. LLY FSLR vs. AMD FSLR vs. BA FSLR vs. SCHD

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.


-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%10.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-32.77%
12.53%
FSLR (First Solar, Inc.)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

First Solar, Inc. had a return of 7.99% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.49% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Solar, Inc. had an annualized return of 13.84%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.21%.


FSLR

YTD

7.99%

1M

-3.31%

6M

-32.77%

1Y

16.49%

5Y (annualized)

27.94%

10Y (annualized)

13.84%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

25.15%

1M

2.97%

6M

12.53%

1Y

31.00%

5Y (annualized)

13.95%

10Y (annualized)

11.21%

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
2024-15.08%5.19%9.69%4.44%54.15%-17.04%-4.20%5.27%9.71%-22.03%7.99%
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%
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 52, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other stocks in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of FSLR is 5252
Combined Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of FSLR is 5353
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of FSLR is 5151
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of FSLR is 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of FSLR is 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of FSLR is 5151
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.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 0.31, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.312.53
The chart of Sortino ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 0.87, compared to the broader market-4.00-2.000.002.004.000.873.39
The chart of Omega ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 1.10, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.001.101.47
The chart of Calmar ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 0.30, compared to the broader market0.002.004.006.000.303.65
The chart of Martin ratio for FSLR, currently valued at 0.85, compared to the broader market0.0010.0020.0030.000.8516.21
FSLR
^GSPC

The current First Solar, Inc. Sharpe ratio is 0.31. 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 Ratio0.000.501.001.502.002.503.003.50JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
0.31
2.53
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.


-40.00%-30.00%-20.00%-10.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-40.20%
-0.53%
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 40.20%.


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 17.99%, 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%25.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
17.99%
3.97%
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 assessment of the market value of First Solar, Inc. compared to its peers in the Solar industry.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0100.0120.015.9
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 15.9. This PE ratio falls in the average range for the industry.
PEG Ratio
1.02.03.04.00.3
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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Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

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