SUM vs. FSLR

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Summit Materials, Inc. (SUM) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR).

Performance

SUM vs. FSLR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Summit Materials, Inc. (SUM) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SUM vs. FSLR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SUM Summit Materials, Inc.	0.00%	3.74%	31.57%	35.47%	-28.03%	99.90%	-15.98%	92.74%	-60.56%	34.01%
FSLR First Solar, Inc.	-24.49%	48.22%	2.30%	15.01%	71.86%	-11.89%	76.77%	31.81%	-37.12%	110.41%

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) SUM : $3.75B FSLR : $5.22B
Gross Profit (TTM) SUM : $1.06B FSLR : $2.12B
EBITDA (TTM) SUM : $785.85M FSLR : $2.00B

Returns By Period

SUM

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FSLR

• 1D: 6.80%
• 1M: 0.03%
• YTD: -24.49%
• 6M: -10.55%
• 1Y: 56.02%
• 3Y*: -3.20%
• 5Y*: 18.02%
• 10Y*: 11.32%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Return for Risk

SUM vs. FSLR — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

FSLR

FSLR Risk / Return Rank: 72
FSLR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 73
FSLR Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
FSLR Omega Ratio Rank: 70
FSLR Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
FSLR Martin Ratio Rank: 73

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SUM vs. FSLR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Summit Materials, Inc. (SUM) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SUM	FSLR	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.88	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.34	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.23	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.19	—

Correlation

The correlation between SUM and FSLR is 0.27, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

SUM vs. FSLR - Dividend Comparison

Neither SUM nor FSLR has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
SUM Summit Materials, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.06%
FSLR First Solar, Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SUM	FSLR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-96.22%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-35.10%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-59.97%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-61.26%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-36.60%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-63.60%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	14.34%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SUM	FSLR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.39%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	39.09%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	63.72%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	53.41%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	50.36%	—

Financials