FSLR Stock Financial Analysis - First Solar, Inc. (BRSE) Stock

First Solar, Inc.
CH ˙ BRSE ˙ US3364331070
Overview
First Solar, Inc., based in the United States, is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, specifically focused on manufacturing solar power systems and providing comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solutions. As a global leader in the PV industry, the company is renowned for pioneering thin-film technology, with its advanced Series 6 and Series 7 modules designed for high efficiency and low environmental impact. Key projects include large-scale solar installations worldwide, with significant presence in both established and emerging markets. First Solar is committed to innovative solar energy solutions aimed at reducing the cost of solar electricity and enhancing sustainability, positioning itself strongly within the renewable energy landscape.
Quality, Value, Momentum Scores

This card shows the Quality, Value, and Momentum scores for the company

Quality

The QualityScore is a proprietary scoring model that identifies high quality companies, based on cash generating efficiencies.

Value

Proprietary scoring model that ranks companies based on their relative valuation. Scores range from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most undervalued.

Momentum

Proprietary scoring model that ranks companies on their six-month momentum.

Fund Sentiment

The Fund Sentiment (fka Ownership) score is a proprietary quantitative model that ranks companies based on levels of ownership accumulation.

QVM

The QVM Score is a proprietary scoring model that combines Quality, Value, and Momentum into a single metric that ranks companies from 0 to 100.

Income Statement: Revenue, Operating Income, Net Income
  • The revenue for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 4,343.44 MM.
  • The operating income for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 1,361.62 MM.
  • The net income for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 1,257.47 MM.
Period End (TTM) Revenue (MM) Operating Income (MM) Net Income (MM)
2025-06-30 4,343.44 1,361.62 1,257.47
2025-03-31 4,256.75 1,372.95 1,264.96
2024-12-31 4,206.29 1,393.73 1,292.04
2024-09-30 3,850.81 1,328.20 1,248.17
2024-06-30 3,764.23 1,278.95 1,203.61
2024-03-31 3,564.42 1,109.98 1,024.83
2023-12-31 3,318.60 885.97 830.78
2023-09-30 3,162.44 448.60 473.99
2023-06-30 2,990.28 101.51 156.42
2023-03-31 2,800.57 -145.22 41.65
2022-12-31 2,619.32 -280.75 -44.17
2022-09-30 2,524.25 -3.34 94.75
2022-06-30 2,478.82 126.33 189.12
2022-03-31 2,487.04 283.20 215.77
2021-12-31 2,923.38 439.47 468.69
2021-09-30 2,625.29 333.98 453.03
2021-06-30 2,969.35 503.21 562.86
2021-03-31 2,982.58 445.99 517.32
2020-12-31 2,711.33 340.89 398.36
2020-09-30 3,501.48 528.25 223.24
2020-06-30
2020-03-31
Income Statement: EPS
Period End (TTM) Earnings Per Share Basic Earnings Per Share Diluted
2025-06-30
2025-03-31
2024-12-31 12.07 12.02
2024-09-30 11.67 11.61
2024-06-30 11.26 11.20
2024-03-31 9.59 9.54
2023-12-31 7.78 7.74
2023-09-30 4.44 4.43
2023-06-30 1.47 1.47
2023-03-31 0.39 0.40
2022-12-31 -0.41 -0.41
2022-09-30 0.89 0.88
2022-06-30 1.78 1.77
2022-03-31 2.03 2.01
2021-12-31 4.41 4.38
2021-09-30 4.27 4.24
2021-06-30 5.31 5.26
2021-03-31 4.88 4.84
2020-12-31 3.76 3.73
2020-09-30 2.11 2.10
2020-06-30 0.94 0.94
2020-03-31 0.41 0.41
Cash Flow: Operations, Investing, Financing
  • The cash from operating activities for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 298.86 MM.
  • The cash from investing activities for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is -1,237.54 MM.
  • The cash from financing activities for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 399.50 MM.
Period End (TTM) Cash From Operating Activities (MM) Cash From Investing Activities (MM) Cash From Financing Activities (MM)
2025-06-30 298.86 -1,237.54 399.50
2025-03-31 342.29 -1,082.89 -115.47
2024-12-31 1,218.00 -1,563.31 24.85
2024-09-30 968.11 -1,515.08 54.86
2024-06-30 1,187.27 -405.14 92.62
2024-03-31 904.58 -396.19 269.86
2023-12-31 602.26 -472.79 336.85
2023-09-30 836.37 -869.68 376.05
2023-06-30 799.91 -2,074.48 400.35
2023-03-31 977.61 -1,834.86 411.31
2022-12-31 873.37 -1,192.57 309.39
2022-09-30 112.62 -638.27 259.22
2022-06-30 288.97 -430.84 175.26
2022-03-31 378.20 -373.82 77.77
2021-12-31 237.56 -99.04 40.55
2021-09-30 389.41 -330.84 6.40
2021-06-30 291.99 257.57 -69.01
2021-03-31 262.51 44.16 -100.60
2020-12-31 37.12 -131.23 -82.59
2020-09-30 632.50 -191.34 -105.00
2020-06-30
2020-03-31
Valuation Metrics : PE, PriceToBook, PriceToTBV
P/Book
The current closing price divided by the book value per share.
P/TBV
The current price divided by the tangible book value per share.
Period End (TTM) p/e P/Book P/TBV
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2020-12-31
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2020-03-31
Valuation Metrics : EBitToEv, EBit3YrAvgToEv
Period End (TTM) EBIT/EV EBIT (3y)/EV
2025-06-30
2025-03-31
2024-12-31
2024-09-30
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2024-03-31
2023-12-31
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2020-12-31
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2020-06-30
2020-03-31
Management Effectiveness
  • The roa for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.11.
  • The roe for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.17.
  • The roic for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.14.
  • The croic for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is -0.10.
  • The ocroic for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.04.
Period End (TTM) ROA ROE ROIC CROIC OCROIC
2025-06-30 0.11 0.17 0.14 -0.10 0.04
2025-03-31 0.12 0.19 0.15 -0.04 0.14
2024-12-31 0.12 0.19 0.15 -0.06 0.12
2024-09-30 0.13 0.19 0.15 0.11 0.15
2024-06-30 0.12 0.17 0.13 0.10 0.12
2024-03-31 0.10 0.14 0.11 0.06 0.08
2023-12-31 0.06 0.08 0.07 0.05 0.12
2023-09-30 0.02 0.03 0.02 -0.13 0.12
2023-06-30 0.02 0.03 0.02 -0.13 0.12
2023-03-31 0.01 0.01 0.01 -0.07 0.16
2022-12-31 -0.01 -0.01 -0.01 0.01 0.14
2022-09-30 0.01 0.02 0.02 -0.04 0.02
2022-06-30 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.05
2022-03-31 0.03 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.06
2021-12-31 0.07 0.08 0.07 0.03 0.04
2021-09-30 0.06 0.08 0.07 0.01 0.06
2021-06-30 0.08 0.11 0.09 0.08 0.05
2021-03-31 0.07 0.10 0.08 0.03 0.04
2020-12-31 0.05 0.08 0.07 -0.03 0.01
2020-09-30 0.03 0.04 0.04 0.06 0.11
2020-06-30 0.01 0.02 0.02 -0.03 0.02
2020-03-31 0.01 0.01 0.01 -0.03 -0.00
Gross Margins
  • The gross margin for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.44.
  • The net margin for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.30.
  • The operating margin for First Solar, Inc. as of 30 June 2025 is 0.32.
Gross Margin
The Gross Margin is the ratio of revenue left after substracting the Cost of Goods Sold. It is calculated as 1.0 - (Revenue - COGS ) / Revenue.
Net Margin
The Net Margin (aka Profit Margin) is the ratio of revenue left after substracting the Net Income. It is calculated as Net Income / Revenue.
Operating Margin
The Operaing Margin is the ratio of revenue left after substracting the Operating Income. It is calculated as Operating Income / Revenue.
Period End (TTM) Gross Margin Net Margin Operating Margin
2025-06-30 0.44 0.30 0.32
2025-03-31 0.44 0.31 0.33
2024-12-31 0.47 0.32 0.34
2024-09-30 0.46 0.32 0.34
2024-06-30 0.43 0.29 0.31
2024-03-31 0.39 0.25 0.27
2023-12-31 0.29 0.15 0.16
2023-09-30 0.19 0.05 0.05
2023-06-30 0.19 0.05 0.05
2023-03-31 0.08 0.01 -0.05
2022-12-31 0.05 -0.02 -0.09
2022-09-30 0.11 0.04 -0.02
2022-06-30 0.15 0.08 0.03
2022-03-31 0.23 0.09 0.12
2021-12-31 0.25 0.16 0.15
2021-09-30 0.26 0.17 0.14
2021-06-30 0.28 0.19 0.17
2021-03-31 0.27 0.17 0.15
2020-12-31 0.25 0.15 0.12
2020-09-30 0.25 0.06 0.15
2020-06-30 0.22 0.03 0.11
2020-03-31 0.21 0.01 0.09
Identifiers and Descriptors
Central Index Key (CIK)1274494
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