First Solar, Inc. FSLR
Composite 71/100; the shares have moved about 52% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Momentum ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 91/100 — a strong point in its favour. Growth ranks 75/100 — a strong point in its favour. Quality ranks 73/100 — a moderate point in its favour.
Momentum ranks 46/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does First Solar designs and manufactures thin-film cadmium telluride PV solar modules and integrated solutions for utilities, developers, and corporate buyers across the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets.
Key financials Profitability is strong: ROE 18.5%, ROA 8.6%, ROCE 16.5%, gross margin 44.0%, operating margin 42.6%, net margin 32.5%. Leverage is minimal (debt/equity 0.02) with robust coverage (interest 48.29x) and liquidity (current ratio 2.52).
Stock health Momentum is weak: -33.37% over 3 months, RSI 37.20, and -37.09% below its 52-week high. Quality pillars are mixed: Growth 76.2, Strength 90.9, but Momentum 33.0 and Income 50.0 lag.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a discount of 35.90% versus the analyst mean target of 274.44. - Recent tariff headlines triggered a 1.25% single-day move despite long-term policy tailwinds (First Solar Sold Off After the Tariffs) - Analysts cite repricing opportunity as policy support reshapes valuations (First Solar Looks Repriced As Policy Support Shapes A More Bullish Valuation View) - Upgrade cited alongside peers’ downgrades (First Solar upgraded, Celsius downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls)
Looking forward Forward P/E 13.05 and EV/EBITDA 8.44 suggest valuation support, while growth in revenue 24.1% and EPS 18.3% remain positive.
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