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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR)

NASDAQ Energy Solar
$212.72 ▲ +4.05%
Market Cap
$22.86B
Sector
Energy
Industry
Solar
Beta
1.73
52-Wk Range
182.99-320.95
CEO
Mark R. Widmar
Country
US
Currency
USD

First Solar, Inc. operates in the Solar industry of the Energy sector, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, US. The stock last traded at $212.72, up 4.05% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $22.86B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 13.08, a net margin of 32.5%. Its beta of 1.73 implies it has historically moved more than the broad market.

Valuation & profitability (TTM)
P/E
13.08
Price / Sales
4.25
Price / Book
2.22
EV / EBITDA
8.76
Gross margin
44.0%
Operating margin
33.6%
Net margin
32.5%
Return on equity
Debt / equity
0.02
Current ratio
2.52
Dividend yield
0.0%
Payout ratio
0.0%
Company profile
Exchange
NASDAQ Global Select
Employees
7,900
IPO date
2006-11-17
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ, US
About First Solar, Inc.

First Solar, Inc. is a global provider of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, operating in numerous international markets including the United States, Japan, France, Canada, India, and Australia. The company's primary activity involves the engineering, manufacturing, and sale of cadmium telluride solar modules, which are designed to convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Its clientele is broad, serving system developers and operators, utility companies, independent power producers, commercial and industrial businesses, and various other system owners. Founded in 1999, the firm is based in Tempe, Arizona, and underwent a name change in 2006 from its former designation, First Solar Holdings, Inc.

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