FSLR:NSD-First Solar Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Solar |

Last Closing

USD 197.5

Change

-2.17 (-1.09)%

Market Cap

USD 20.99B

Volume

7.08M

Analyst Target

USD 68.74
Analyst Rating

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First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, Japan, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with a thin film semiconductor technology that provides a lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. The company's residual business operations include project development activities, operations and maintenance services, and the sale of PV solar power systems to third-party customers. It serves developers and operators of systems, utilities, independent power producers, commercial and industrial companies, and other system owners. The company was formerly known as First Solar Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to First Solar, Inc. in 2006. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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ETFs Containing FSLR

S0LR:F Invesco Solar Energy UCIT.. 10.14 % 0.00 %

-0.42 (-0.30%)

USD 0.07B
S0LR:XETRA Invesco Solar Energy UCIT.. 10.14 % 0.00 %

+0.08 (+-0.30%)

USD 0.07B
CTEK:SW Global X CleanTech UCITS .. 9.67 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (-0.30%)

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RA7Z:XETRA Global X Solar UCITS ETF .. 9.45 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

USD 3.23M
RAYZ:SW Global X Solar UCITS ETF .. 9.45 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

USD 3.41M
SOLR:SW Invesco Solar Energy UCIT.. 9.35 % 0.00 %

+0.21 (+-0.30%)

N/A
RAYS:LSE Invesco Solar Energy UCIT.. 9.31 % 0.00 %

+14.80 (+-0.30%)

USD 0.06B
RAYZ:LSE Global X Solar UCITS ETF .. 9.28 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.30%)

N/A
ISUN:LSE Invesco Solar Energy UCIT.. 9.13 % 0.00 %

+0.19 (+-0.30%)

USD 0.06B
TANN:AU BetaShares Solar ETF 8.91 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.30%)

N/A
RAYS Global X Solar ETF 8.64 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+-0.30%)

USD 6.76M
QCLN:F First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 8.60 % 0.00 %

-0.11 (-0.30%)

USD 0.01B
QCLN:XETRA First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 8.60 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.30%)

USD 0.02B
RAYG:LSE Global X Solar UCITS ETF .. 8.29 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.30%)

USD 3.39M
XCLN:CA iShares Global Clean Ener.. 8.20 % 0.00 %

-0.45 (-0.30%)

CAD 9.22M
ICLN iShares Global Clean Ener.. 8.19 % 0.46 %

+0.05 (+-0.30%)

USD 1.97B
IQQH:XETRA iShares Global Clean Ener.. 8.18 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.30%)

USD 3.34B
INRG:SW iShares Global Clean Ener.. 8.18 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

USD 2.62B
INRE:PA iShares Global Clean Ener.. 8.18 % 0.00 %

-0.11 (-0.30%)

N/A
VCLN Virtus Duff & Phelps Clea.. 7.81 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.30%)

USD 4.98M
ZCLN:CA BMO Clean Energy Index ET.. 7.37 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.30%)

CAD 0.07B
D6RD:XETRA Deka Future Energy ESG UC.. 7.29 % 0.00 %

+0.26 (+-0.30%)

N/A
QCLN:LSE First Trust Nasdaq Clean .. 7.25 % 0.00 %

-5.80 (-0.30%)

USD 0.01B
QCLU:LSE First Trust Nasdaq® Clea.. 7.25 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.30%)

USD 0.01B
NRJ:PA Multi Units France - Lyxo.. 6.60 % 0.00 %

-0.29 (-0.30%)

USD 0.71B
LYM9:XETRA Lyxor MSCI New Energy ESG.. 6.60 % 0.00 %

-0.30 (-0.30%)

USD 0.77B
LYNRJ:SW Amundi MSCI New Energy ES.. 6.60 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.71B
NRJC:PA Lyxor MSCI New Energy ESG.. 6.60 % 0.00 %

-0.35 (-0.30%)

N/A
CT3C:XETRA Global X CleanTech UCITS .. 5.94 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.30%)

USD 2.37M
NRJU:LSE Lyxor MSCI New Energy ESG.. 5.93 % 0.00 %

-0.18 (-0.30%)

N/A
CLNE:AU VanEck Global Clean Energ.. 5.75 % 0.00 %

-0.13 (-0.30%)

N/A
NRJL:LSE Lyxor MSCI New Energy ESG.. 5.62 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.30%)

USD 0.71B
CTEG:LSE Global X CleanTech UCITS .. 5.41 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

USD 2.03M
DXET:CA Dynamic Active Energy Evo.. 5.03 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-0.30%)

CAD 2.33M
PWER Macquarie ETF Trust 4.92 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-0.30%)

USD 7.25M
XDG7:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 4.74 % 0.00 %

-0.18 (-0.30%)

USD 0.01B
ZERO:PA 4.72 % 0.00 %

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ZERP:LSE 4.53 % 0.00 %

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ZERO:LSE 4.53 % 0.00 %

N/A

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ACES ALPS Clean Energy 4.50 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (-0.30%)

USD 0.18B
ERTH:AU BetaShares Climate Change.. 4.44 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.30%)

N/A
ZER0:XETRA 4.38 % 0.00 %

N/A

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SMOG VanEck Low Carbon Energy .. 4.04 % 0.00 %

-0.45 (-0.30%)

USD 0.14B
WRNW:XETRA WisdomTree Renewable Ener.. 4.01 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (-0.30%)

USD 1.68M
TANN:LSE 4.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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TANP:LSE 4.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
FNRG:XETRA Fidelity Clean Energy UCI.. 3.90 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (-0.30%)

N/A
FNRG:LSE Fidelity Clean Energy UCI.. 3.90 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.01B
CCSO Tidal ETF Trust II - Carb.. 3.64 % 0.00 %

-0.23 (-0.30%)

N/A
SDG iShares MSCI Global Impac.. 3.63 % 0.49 %

-0.35 (-0.30%)

USD 0.24B
CTEX ProShares S&P Kensho Clea.. 3.54 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+-0.30%)

USD 3.11M
ECLM:XETRA iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 3.48 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-0.30%)

USD 0.03B
CLMA:PA iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 3.48 % 0.00 %

-0.08 (-0.30%)

N/A
TANN:XETRA 3.45 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
TANN:PA 3.45 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
XG12:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 3.22 % 0.00 %

-0.17 (-0.30%)

USD 4.63M
XG12:SW Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 3.22 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (-0.30%)

USD 4.63M
NXTE Investment Managers Serie.. 3.21 % 0.00 %

-0.32 (-0.30%)

N/A
MGNR American Beacon Select Fu.. 3.03 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.30%)

USD 0.07B
RENW:XETRA L&G Clean Energy UCITS ET.. 2.66 % 0.00 %

-0.07 (-0.30%)

USD 0.21B
RENW:SW L&G Clean Energy UCITS ET.. 2.66 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.30%)

USD 0.23B
XDGI:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Global SDG.. 2.47 % 0.00 %

-0.25 (-0.30%)

USD 0.01B
BJLE:XETRA BNP PARIBAS EASY - ECPI G.. 2.18 % 0.00 %

-0.16 (-0.30%)

USD 0.18B
BLUSD:PA BNP PARIBAS EASY - ECPI G.. 2.18 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.30%)

N/A
QQJE:CA Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next G.. 2.07 % 0.00 %

+0.34 (+-0.30%)

CAD 1.02M
JNDQ:AU BETAJNDQ ETF UNITS 1.83 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

N/A
EQQJ:XETRA Invesco NASDAQ Next Gener.. 1.73 % 0.00 %

-0.31 (-0.30%)

USD 0.05B
EQQJ:SW Invesco NASDAQ Next Gener.. 1.65 % 0.00 %

N/A

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BNE Blue Horizon BNE ETF 1.46 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 5.12M
CLMA:SW iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.42 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.30%)

N/A
CLMP:LSE iClima Global Decarbonisa.. 1.27 % 0.00 %

-3.30 (-0.30%)

N/A
GCLE:SW Invesco Markets II plc - .. 1.13 % 0.00 %

N/A

N/A
XEXP:CA iShares Exponential Techn.. 0.81 % 0.00 %

+0.47 (+-0.30%)

CAD 0.01B
EWSP:SW iShares S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 0.22 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (-0.30%)

USD 2.57B
GEX 0.00 % 0.63 %

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PZD 0.00 % 0.68 %

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QCLN First Trust NASDAQ® Clea.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

-0.46 (-0.30%)

USD 0.63B
RYT 0.00 % 0.40 %

N/A

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TAN Invesco Solar ETF 0.00 % 0.65 %

+0.43 (+-0.30%)

N/A
INRG:LSE iShares Global Clean Ener.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-1.25 (-0.30%)

N/A
DNRG:LSE 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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CTEC Global X CleanTech ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.30%)

USD 0.04B
ERTH Invesco MSCI Sustainable .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (-0.30%)

USD 0.17B
CLMT:CA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Solar) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 14.64% 68% D+ 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 14.64% 68% D+ 63% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 38.27% 68% D+ 65% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 38.27% 68% D+ 66% D+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 275.62% 67% D+ 86% B+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 275.62% 67% D+ 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 47.38% 79% B- 87% B+
Dividend Return 47.38% 79% B- 87% B+
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 59.91% 53% F 32% F
Risk Adjusted Return 79.08% 100% F 91% A-
Market Capitalization 20.99B 100% F 96% N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector