First Solar, Inc.

First Solar, Inc.

141.63
CHF
-2.56
(-1.78%)
13.10EPS
14.72P/E
20.79BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 20.79B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 19.55B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap20.79B
Enterprise Value19.55B

Important Dates

First Solar, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Earnings Date10/29/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. has 107.47M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding107.47M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 14.72. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.78, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.49.

PE Ratio14.72
PS Ratio4.78
PB Ratio2.49
P/TBV Ratio2.52
P/FCF Ratio17.18
P/OCF Ratio11.93

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 10.14 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 4.50 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 13.37 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. First Solar, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 15.75, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 19.55B versus a market cap of 20.79B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales4.50
EV / EBITDA10.14
EV / EBIT13.37
EV / FCF15.75

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.52, meaning it holds 2.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 1.88, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 61.81 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.52
Quick Ratio1.71
Debt / Equity1.88
Debt / EBITDA0.08
Interest Coverage61.81

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 18.51, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 17.04 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 13.30, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 17.72, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 546,486.43 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,950.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 1.91 indicates how many times First Solar, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.51
Return on Assets (ROA)13.30
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)17.04
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)17.72
Revenue Per Employee546,486.43
Employee Count7,950.00
Inventory Turnover1.91

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. recorded 64.13M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 4.35, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.47B, leaving 1.41B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax64.13M
Effective Tax Rate4.35

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, First Solar, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 21.64% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 165.38, while the 200-day moving average is 180.64.

52-Week Price Change-21.64%
50-Day Moving Average165.38
200-Day Moving Average180.64

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. generated 4.34B in revenue and converted that into 1.41B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 13.10. EBITDA reached 1.93B, while operating income came in at 1.46B.

Revenue4.34B
Gross Profit1.91B
Operating Income1.46B
Pretax Income1.47B
Net Income1.41B
EBITDA1.93B
EBIT1.46B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)13.10

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. holds 1.40B in cash and equivalents against 156.73M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -1.33B. Total book value stands at 8.34B, with working capital of 2.59B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.40B
Total Debt156.73M
Net Debt-1.33B
Equity (Book Value)8.34B
Book Value Per Share77.58
Working Capital2.59B

Cash Flow

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First Solar, Inc. produced 1.74B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -529.63M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.21B - equivalent to 11.29 per share.

Operating Cash Flow1.74B
Capital Expenditures-529.63M
Free Cash Flow1.21B
FCF Per Share11.29

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. posted a gross margin of 44.02, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 33.65 and net profit margin of 32.47 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin44.02
Operating Margin33.65
Pretax Margin33.94
Profit Margin32.47
EBITDA Margin44.36

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.82, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.61, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to First Solar, Inc. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield3.61
FCF Yield5.82

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, First Solar, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 6.97, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.97