Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
-1.716
Neutral
RSI(14)
48.634
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
43.875
Neutral
ATR(14)
11.276
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
-29.792
Neutral
Williams %R
78.629
Sell
TRIX(12,20)
0.121
Sell
StochRSI(14)
2.827
Sell
First Solar Inc
FSLR254.800USD
0.000
Close 12/12, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
27.34BMarket Cap
19.50P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of First Solar Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12Key Insights
First Solar Inc's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 1/30 in the Renewable Energy industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 268.06.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend up.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
First Solar Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
41
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
268.061
Target Price
+4.76%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
First Solar Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
First Solar, Inc. is a photovoltaic (PV) solar technology and manufacturing company. It is focused on enabling power generation needs with its advanced, thin film PV technology. The Company's primary segment is its modules business, which involves the design, manufacture, and sale of CdTe solar modules, which convert sunlight into electricity. Third-party customers of the segment include system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners and operators. The Company's products include the Series 7 Module and Series 6 Plus module. Its Series 6 Plus module is a glass laminate approximately 4ft x 6ft in size that encapsulates thin film PV semiconductor materials. Its Series 7 module has a larger form factor of approximately 4ft x 7ft in size. The Series 6 Plus and Series 7 modules had an average power output of 459 watts and 531 watts, respectively.
Industry Leader
The company's revenue leads the industry, with the latest annual revenue totaling USD 4.21B.
High Growth
The company's revenue has grown steadily over the past 3 years, averaging 60.59% year-on-year.
Fairly Valued
The company’s latest PB is 3.03, at a medium 3-year percentile range.
Held by CI Select Canadian Equity Fund
Star Investor CI Select Canadian Equity Fund holds 1.88K shares of this stock.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current financial score of First Solar Inc is 9.55, ranking 1/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. Its financial status is robust, and its operating efficiency is high. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 1.59B, representing a year-over-year increase of 79.67%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 45.69%.
Score
Financials
10.00
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
10.00
Operational Efficiency
10.00
Growth Potential
10.00
Shareholder Returns
7.77
First Solar Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current valuation score of First Solar Inc is 7.50, ranking 22/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. Its current P/E ratio is 19.50, which is 2939.71% below the recent high of 592.62 and 2764.81% above the recent low of -519.53.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 1/30
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current earnings forecast score of First Solar Inc is 8.00, ranking 2/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. The average price target for First Solar Inc is 274.00, with a high of 335.00 and a low of 150.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
41
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
268.061
Target Price
+4.76%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
19
Total
11
Median
14
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
First Solar Inc
FSLR
41
Enphase Energy Inc
ENPH
35
Solaredge Technologies Inc
SEDG
29
Nextpower Inc
NXT
28
Array Technologies Inc
ARRY
27
Plug Power Inc
PLUG
25
1
2
3
4
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current price momentum score of First Solar Inc is 7.14, ranking 9/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 273.63 and the support level at 238.49, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
259.832
Sell
MA10
259.621
Sell
MA20
258.399
Sell
MA50
249.944
Buy
MA100
224.969
Buy
MA200
186.391
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current institutional shareholding score of First Solar Inc is 10.00, ranking 1/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 103.48%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 0.20%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 13.67M shares, representing 12.74% of shares outstanding, with 3.90% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
Ebrahimi (Farhad Fred)
State Street Investment Management (US)
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Wellington Management Company, LLP
BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited
Samlyn Capital, LLC
Hill City Capital LP
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current risk assessment score of First Solar Inc is 6.04, ranking 1/30 in the Renewable Energy industry. The company's beta value is 1.59. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.60
VaR
+4.44%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+39.12%
240-Day Volatility
+64.44%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+14.28%
120 days
+14.28%
5 years
+26.48%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-6.61%
120 days
-6.99%
5 years
-17.89%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+1.78
120 days
+2.46
5 years
+0.74
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+39.12%
3 years
+59.97%
5 years
+59.97%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+1.01
3 years
+0.24
5 years
+0.82
Skewness
240 days
+0.76
3 years
+1.33
5 years
+1.03
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+64.44%
5 years
+55.54%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+3.65%
5 years
+2.80%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+536.72%
240 days
+536.72%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+42.97%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+35.58%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+3.60%
120 days
+3.92%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+17.42%
60 days
+31.65%
120 days
+43.21%
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of First Solar Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of First Solar Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of First Solar Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of First Solar Inc?
To generate the financial health score of First Solar Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects First Solar Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of First Solar Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of First Solar Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of First Solar Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare First Solar Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of First Solar Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of First Solar Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of First Solar Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of First Solar Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on First Solar Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of First Solar Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for First Solar Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of First Solar Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for First Solar Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of First Solar Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of First Solar Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about First Solar Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of First Solar Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of First Solar Inc?
To assess the risk management score of First Solar Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of First Solar Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of First Solar Inc.
