First Solar, Inc.
First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight int…
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US, Tempe [HQ]
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Fundamental Analysis · Most Recent Quarter
A dedicated fundamental analysis might help you to get a quick overview
of the
financial stability. It is important to understand the
FA Algorithm
and the criterias before valuing it as a top-tier resource.
Fundamentals
Valuation
| Metric | Q4 | Q1 | Δ in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV/EBITDA | 41.31 | 50.63 | 35.83 | |
| Graham Fair Price | -16.43 | 56.70 | 67.85 | |
| PEG | 37.62 | -0.60 | 0.44 | |
| Price/Book | -3.29 | 2.66 | 2.75 | |
| Price/Cash Flow | 46.72 | -126.08 | 85.94 | |
| Prices/Earnings | 47.34 | 19.41 | 13.18 | |
| Price/Sales | 45.64 | 23.14 | 15.89 | |
| Price/FCF | 46.72 | -126.08 | 85.94 | |
| Naive Interpretation | member | |||
01 - Valuation ·
Weak
Fundamentals
Profitability
| Metric | Q4 | Q1 | Δ in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 0.22 | 0.43 | 0.43 | |
| Operating Margin | -6.00 | 0.32 | 0.34 | |
| ROA | -34.74 | 0.02 | 0.03 | |
| ROE | 0.05 | 0.03 | -34.36 | |
| ROIC | 0.05 | 0.03 | -37.54 | |
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02 - Profitability ·
Not Interpreted
Fundamentals
Financial Growth
| Metric | Q4 | Q1 | Δ in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt QOQ | 0.09 | 0.15 | -38.67 | |
| Dividends QOQ | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| EBIT QOQ | 0.46 | -0.36 | -22.21 | |
| EPS QOQ | 0.30 | -0.32 | 7.06 | |
| FCF QOQ | 2.77 | -1.68 | -39.41 | |
| Revenue QOQ | 0.45 | -0.31 | -29.50 | |
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03 - Financial Growth ·
Weak
Fundamentals
Leverage & Liquidity
| Metric | Q4 | Q1 | Δ in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets Turnover | n.A. | n.A. | n.A. | |
| Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) | 138.75 | 194.50 | 40.18 | |
| Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) | 109.35 | 109.00 | -0.32 | |
| Inventory Turnover | 0.65 | 0.46 | -28.66 | |
| Debt/Capitalization | 0.09 | 0.08 | -2.04 | |
| Quick Ratio | 2.69 | 1.68 | -37.37 | |
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04 - Leverage & Liquidity ·
Weak
Fundamentals
Per Share Metrics
| Metric | Q4 | Q1 | Δ in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value | 62.59 | 64.56 | 3.15 | |
| Cash | 19.68 | 18.69 | -5.01 | |
| Capex | -3.25 | -3.87 | -19.11 | |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.00 | -1.36 | -32.01 | |
| Revenue | 10.84 | 7.43 | -31.50 | |
| Naive Interpretation | member | |||
05 - Per Share Metrics ·
Bad
Fundamentals
Financial Health
06 - Financial Health ·
Bad