First Solar Inc (FSLR) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
First Solar Inc stock (FSLR) is currently trading at $193.51. First Solar Inc PE ratio is 13.57. First Solar Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.96. Analyst consensus price target for FSLR is $255.87. WallStSmart rates FSLR as Buy.
- FSLR PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- FSLR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- FSLR intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- FSLR fair value vs current price
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- Is FSLR undervalued or overvalued?
- First Solar Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- FSLR Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- FSLR analyst price target and Smart Rating
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FSLR Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · First Solar Inc (FSLR)
FSLR trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $665.03, offering a 66% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
First Solar Inc (FSLR) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, operating margin. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.
First Solar Inc (FSLR) Key Strengths (7)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Keeps $33 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Earnings per share surging 32.30% year-over-year
Keeps $29 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
99.58% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Solid profitability: $17 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
First Solar Inc (FSLR) Areas to Watch (3)
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.96x sales
Fairly priced relative to book value
Solid revenue growth at 11.10% per year
First Solar Inc (FSLR) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 82/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a A- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 7 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 3 fall into concern territory (avg 6.0/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.48) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 17.40%, Operating Margin at 32.60%, Profit Margin at 29.30%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 32.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (3.96), Price/Book (2.14) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 11.10%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 17.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 11.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
The combination of PEG Ratio and Operating Margin makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Price/Sales, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current A- grade.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
FSLR Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
FSLR's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.96x trades 34% below its historical average of 6.04x (57th percentile). The current valuation is 93% below its historical high of 59.12x set in Dec 2007, and 867% above its historical low of 0.41x in Jul 2012. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~3.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for First Solar Inc (FSLR) · TECHNOLOGY › SOLAR
The Big Picture
First Solar Inc is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 5.2B with 11% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 29.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 1740.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 29.3% and operating margin of 32.6% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.65, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SOLAR industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact First Solar Inc.
Bottom Line
First Solar Inc is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 29.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About First Solar Inc(FSLR)
NASDAQ
TECHNOLOGY
SOLAR
USA
First Solar, Inc. offers solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions in the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.