Growth remains strong (avg 100/100), but valuation is pulling the composite down (avg 65/100).
Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal
Valuation and growth
Valuation
Growth
Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings
Above 30x, cash flow yield is thin
Above 10% CAGR, strong compounder
Recently turned FCF-positive, capex cycle finishing, CAGR not yet meaningful
Business Quality & Capital Allocation
Mild dilution under 2%
Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement
Net cash position, no leverage concern
15–20%, well above cost of capital
First Solar (FSLR) quality: score, margins and returns
First Solar (FSLR) scores 78/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a solid business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 37.7% operating margins and 17.2% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.
Frequently asked
Is First Solar (FSLR) a high-quality business?+
First Solar scores 78 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a solid business on these measures. Recent figures include a 37.7% operating margin and a 17.2% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.
What does First Solar's quality score measure?+
Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from FSLR's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where First Solar scores well and where it falls behind.
What is First Solar's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+
First Solar earns about 17.2% on its invested capital, which is strong. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to FSLR's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.
How profitable is First Solar?+
First Solar runs an operating margin of about 37.7% and a net margin of about 37.1%. Revenue has grown at roughly 14.0% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.
SourceQuality score computed from the 10-Q filed 23 Oct 2026, covering the period ending 30 Sept 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 30 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.
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