FSLR
BULLISH
$197.25
Live
First Solar, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $250.3
(+26.9%)
$119.09
52W Range
$285.99
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 10, 2026
Market cap
$21.19B
P/E
14.12
ROE
17.4%
Profit margin
29.3%
Debt/Equity
0.07
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
FSLR exhibits exceptional financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9 and a negligible Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. While the current price of $197.25 is slightly above the Graham Number ($167.15), it trades at a significant discount to its growth-based intrinsic value of $412.12. The valuation is highly attractive with a Forward P/E of 8.09 and a PEG ratio of 0.50, suggesting the market is underpricing its earnings growth. Despite bearish insider sentiment and technical trends, the fundamental core is robust and undervalued.
Key Strengths
Strong financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 8/9
Extremely low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07
High profitability with a 29.28% profit margin and 32.56% operating margin
Significant undervaluation relative to growth (PEG Ratio: 0.50)
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.67
Key Risks
Bearish insider activity with 11 sell transactions and 0 buys
Recent earnings inconsistency, beating only 1 of the last 4 quarterly estimates
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score) indicating short-term price pressure
High volatility in the solar sector and potential sensitivity to policy changes
Recent 6-month price decline of 15.8%
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$285.0
+44.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
66
Strong
90
75
70
95
0
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value
Key drivers: Low Forward P/E, High Piotroski Score, Strong Margin Profile, Low Debt
Confidence
90%
Value
90/100
Ref P/E 14.12, PEG 0.50, Graham Number $167.15
Positives
- Forward P/E of 8.09 is very low for the sector
- PEG ratio of 0.50 indicates deep value relative to growth
Watchpoints
- Trading slightly above the defensive Graham Number
Future
75/100
Ref Growth rates and Analyst Targets
Positives
- Strong YoY earnings growth of 32.30%
- Positive analyst target price of $250.30
Watchpoints
- Recent trend of missing quarterly earnings estimates
Past
70/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Impressive 5-year growth of 150.5%
Watchpoints
- Negative 3-year change (-7.0%) and recent 6-month slide
Health
95/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 8/9
- Debt/Equity 0.07
- Current Ratio 2.67
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield N/A, Payout 0%
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$197.25
Analyst Target
$250.3
Upside/Downside
+26.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for FSLR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-09
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
Primary
|
+150.5% | -7.0% | +52.2% | -15.8% | -0.3% | +1.0% |
|
ALAB
Astera Labs, Inc.
Peer
|
+94.0% | +94.0% | +84.2% | -47.6% | -16.3% | +0.9% |
|
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
Peer
|
-20.2% | +20.1% | -29.3% | -53.2% | -5.6% | +0.6% |
|
ENTG
Entegris, Inc.
Peer
|
+8.8% | +72.1% | +106.9% | +37.3% | +10.4% | +9.2% |
|
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
Peer
|
-75.4% | +8.9% | +9.0% | -2.6% | +10.6% | +5.8% |
FSL
First Solar, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+150.5%
3Y
-7.0%
1Y
+52.2%
6M
-15.8%
1M
-0.3%
1W
+1.0%
ALA
Astera Labs, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+94.0%
3Y
+94.0%
1Y
+84.2%
6M
-47.6%
1M
-16.3%
1W
+0.9%
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-20.2%
3Y
+20.1%
1Y
-29.3%
6M
-53.2%
1M
-5.6%
1W
+0.6%
ENT
Entegris, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+8.8%
3Y
+72.1%
1Y
+106.9%
6M
+37.3%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+9.2%
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-75.4%
3Y
+8.9%
1Y
+9.0%
6M
-2.6%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+5.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
14.12
Forward P/E
8.09
PEG Ratio
0.5
P/B Ratio
2.22
P/S Ratio
4.06
EV/Revenue
3.63
EV/EBITDA
8.92
Market Cap
$21.19B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
29.28%
Operating Margin
32.56%
Gross Margin
40.62%
ROE
17.45%
ROA
7.84%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+11.1%
Earnings Growth
+32.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+11.15%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+32.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.07
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.67
Strong
Quick Ratio
2.12
Excellent
Cash/Share
$26.61
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.7B
Gross Margin
39.5%
Op. Margin
32.6%
Net Margin
31.0%
Total Assets
$13.3B
Liabilities
$3.8B
Equity
$9.5B
Debt/Equity
0.40x
Operating CF
$1.2B
CapEx
$-0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$1.1B
FCF Yield
86%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-02-24
$4.84
-6.3% surprise
2025-10-30
$4.24
-1.1% surprise
2025-07-31
$3.18
+18.8% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing FSLR against 220 companies in the Technology sector
(20 bullish, 85 neutral, 115 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.12
This Stock
vs
57.92
Sector Avg
-75.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
17.45%
This Stock
vs
-28.84%
Sector Avg
-160.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
29.28%
This Stock
vs
-10.0%
Sector Avg
-392.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.07
This Stock
vs
0.8
Sector Avg
-91.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
11.1%
This Stock
vs
11159.19%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.67
This Stock
vs
3.76
Sector Avg
-28.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $21.19B | 14.12 | 17.4% | 29.3% | $197.25 | |
|
ALAB
Astera Labs, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $20.48B | 98.61 | 18.8% | 25.7% | $120.31 | Compare |
|
ZS
Zscaler, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $22.56B | - | -3.6% | -2.3% | $140.29 | Compare |
|
ENTG
Entegris, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $19.73B | 83.61 | 6.2% | 7.4% | $129.6 | Compare |
|
ZM
Zoom Communications, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $23.8B | 13.01 | 20.3% | 39.0% | $80.39 | Compare |
FSLR
First Solar, Inc.
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$21.2B
P/E
14.1
ROE
17.4%
Price
$197.25
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | GEORGE ANITA M | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | WRIGHT NORMAN L | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | RENDUCHINTALA VENKATA S M | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | SWEENEY MICHAEL T | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | STEBBINS PAUL H | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | POST WILLIAM J. | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | AHEARN MICHAEL J | Director | Stock Award | 374 | - |
| 2026-03-31 | KRO LISA A | Director | Stock Award | 267 | - |
| 2026-03-17 | VERMA KUNTAL KUMAR | Officer | Sale | 572 | $114,629 |
| 2026-03-17 | THEURER NATHAN B | Officer | Sale | 131 | $26,183 |
| 2026-03-17 | DYMBORT JASON E | General Counsel | Sale | 9,380 | $1,872,858 |
| 2026-03-17 | BRADLEY ALEXANDER R. | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 14,696 | $2,939,200 |
| 2026-03-16 | SLOAN SAMANTHA L. | Officer | Sale | 120 | $24,096 |
| 2026-03-16 | GLOECKLER MARKUS | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 368 | $73,894 |
| 2026-03-16 | BUEHLER PATRICK JAMES | Officer | Sale | 180 | $36,144 |
GEORGE ANITA M
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
WRIGHT NORMAN L
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
RENDUCHINTALA VENKATA S M
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
SWEENEY MICHAEL T
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
STEBBINS PAUL H
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
POST WILLIAM J.
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
AHEARN MICHAEL J
Director
2026-03-31
374 shares
KRO LISA A
Director
2026-03-31
267 shares
VERMA KUNTAL KUMAR
Officer
2026-03-17
572 shares
·
$114,629
THEURER NATHAN B
Officer
2026-03-17
131 shares
·
$26,183
DYMBORT JASON E
General Counsel
2026-03-17
9,380 shares
·
$1,872,858
BRADLEY ALEXANDER R.
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-17
14,696 shares
·
$2,939,200
SLOAN SAMANTHA L.
Officer
2026-03-16
120 shares
·
$24,096
GLOECKLER MARKUS
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-16
368 shares
·
$73,894
BUEHLER PATRICK JAMES
Officer
2026-03-16
180 shares
·
$36,144
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
30 analysts
Susquehanna
2026-04-09
Positive
Positive
Jefferies
2026-04-07
Hold
Hold
Guggenheim
2026-03-17
Buy
Buy
Evercore ISI Group
2026-03-05
In-Line
In-Line
GLJ Research
2026-03-04
Buy
Hold
Barclays
2026-03-03
Overweight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-02
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-02-26
Overweight
Overweight
Freedom Broker
2026-02-26
Buy
Hold
Deutsche Bank
2026-02-26
Buy
Hold
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