First Solar Stock Performance

FSLR Stock  USD 129.82  2.25  1.76%   
The firm shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.16, which means not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, First Solar's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding First Solar is expected to be smaller as well. At this point, First Solar has a negative expected return of -0.55%. Please make sure to confirm First Solar's treynor ratio, kurtosis, as well as the relationship between the Kurtosis and day typical price , to decide if First Solar performance from the past will be repeated at some point in the near future.

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Over the last 90 days First Solar has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. Even with inconsistent performance in the last few months, the Stock's essential indicators remain relatively invariable which may send shares a bit higher in May 2025. The latest agitation may also be a sign of long-running up-swing for the enterprise retail investors. ...more

Actual Historical Performance (%)

One Day Return
1.76
Five Day Return
2.91
Year To Date Return
(30.38)
Ten Year Return
111.06
All Time Return
424.74
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First Solar Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  18,643  in First Solar on January 3, 2025 and sell it today you would lose (5,661) from holding First Solar or give up 30.37% of portfolio value over 90 days. First Solar is currently does not generate positive expected returns and assumes 3.032% risk (volatility on return distribution) over the 90 days horizon. In different words, 27% of stocks are less volatile than First, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are projected to make higher returns than the company over the 90 days investment horizon.
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Given the investment horizon of 90 days First Solar is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 3.46 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.18 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly -0.02 per unit of volatility.

First Solar Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for First Solar's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of stocks, such as First Solar, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a First Solar's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Estimated Market Risk

 3.03
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Risk-Adjusted Return

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Based on monthly moving average First Solar is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of First Solar by adding First Solar to a well-diversified portfolio.

First Solar Fundamentals Growth

First Stock prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of First Solar, and First Solar fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on First Stock performance.
Return On Equity0.18
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Return On Asset0.0775
Profit Margin0.31 %
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Operating Margin0.30 %
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Current Valuation12.82 B
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Shares Outstanding107.06 M
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Price To Earning35.42 X
Price To Book1.74 X
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Price To Sales3.30 X
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Revenue4.21 B
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Gross Profit1.86 B
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EBITDA1.87 B
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Net Income1.29 B
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Cash And Equivalents1.85 B
Cash Per Share17.31 X
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Total Debt718.8 M
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Debt To Equity0.04 %
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Current Ratio4.21 X
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Book Value Per Share74.52 X
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Cash Flow From Operations1.22 B
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Earnings Per Share12.02 X
Market Capitalization13.9 B
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Total Asset12.12 B
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Retained Earnings5.26 B
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Working Capital3.01 B
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Current Asset3.35 B
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Current Liabilities960.8 M
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About First Solar Performance

Assessing First Solar's fundamental ratios provides investors with valuable insights into First Solar's financial health and overall profitability. This information is crucial for making informed investment decisions. A high ROA would indicate that the First Solar is effectively leveraging its assets and equity to generate significant profits, making it an appealing investment. Conversely, low Return on Assets could signal underlying management issues in assets and equity, indicating a necessity for operational refinements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Days Of Inventory On Hand 168.54  176.97 
Return On Tangible Assets 0.11  0.11 
Return On Capital Employed 0.14  0.15 
Return On Assets 0.11  0.11 
Return On Equity 0.16  0.11 

Things to note about First Solar performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about First Solar for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Stock alerts and notifications screener for First Solar help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
First Solar generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
First Solar has high historical volatility and very poor performance
First Solar has a strong financial position based on the latest SEC filings
Over 93.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from simplywall.st: After the recent decline, Arctech Solar Holding Co., Ltd. CEO Hao Cais holdings have lost 5.2 percent of their value
Evaluating First Solar's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate First Solar's stock performance include:
  • Analyzing First Solar's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether First Solar's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining First Solar's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating First Solar's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of First Solar's management team can help you assess the Company's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of First Solar's stock. These opinions can provide insight into First Solar's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating First Solar's stock performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact First Solar's stock market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

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