Fundamental analysis · SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

Fundamental analysis of First Solar, Inc.

FSLR · Nasdaq · Technology

Fundamental quality

ATTRACTIVE

87

out of 100

Breakdown by area

I.GrowthEPS growth: 18.2% · Revenue growth: 25.1%
86
II.ProfitabilityNet margin: 30.7% · ROE: 16.9%
81
III.Financial healthNet debt/EBITDA: -0.85x · FCF: 30.8%
95

Source: SEC EDGAR · TTM through 31/03/2026

The score combines growth, profitability and financial strength. Here its financial strength weighs in its favor, while its profitability drags it down the most.

Strengths

  • High net margin (30.7%), a sign of a very profitable business.
  • Growing revenue (25.1% annualized).
  • Growing earnings per share (18.2% annualized).
  • Strong free-cash-flow generation (FCF margin of 30.8%).
  • Net cash position: more cash than debt.

Risks and weaknesses

  • No clear weaknesses in the recent fundamentals, though the system doesn't assess qualitative factors (competition, regulation, management).

Historical evolution

YearRevenueNet incomeFree cash flowNet debt
2021$2,923M$469M-$303M-$1,211M
2022$2,619M-$44M-$30M-$1,297M
2023$3,319M$831M-$785M-$1,387M
2024$4,206M$1,292M-$308M-$1,012M
2025$5,219M$1,528M$1,187M-$2,305M

Between 2021 and 2025, revenue went from $2,923M to $5,219M (+79%) and net income went from $469M to $1,528M (+226%).

Annual figures in U.S. dollars per SEC filings. Net debt is total debt minus cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is First Solar, Inc. a profitable company?

Yes. First Solar, Inc. shows a net margin of 30.7% and an ROE of 16.9%, a sign of a profitable business.

Does First Solar, Inc. have a lot of debt?

No. First Solar, Inc. has a net cash position: more cash than debt.

Is First Solar, Inc. growing?

Its revenue has grown 25.1% annualized in recent years and its earnings per share 18.2%.

Does First Solar, Inc. generate cash?

Yes. It converts about 30.8% of its revenue into free cash flow.

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