First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Technology
First Solar, Inc., a solar technology company, provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United States, France, India, Chile, and internationally. The company manufactures and sells PV solar modules with thin film semiconductor technology that provides conventional crystalline silicon PV solar modules. It also designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that convert sunlight into electricity. The company serves system developers, independent power producers, utilities, commercial and industrial companies, large corporate energy buyers, and other system owners and operators. 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 Phoenix, Arizona.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 4.9% |
| Technology Sector Avg FCF Yield | 4.0% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.2B |
| Market Cap | $24.2B |
| P/E Ratio | 23.0x |
First Solar, Inc.'s FCF yield of 4.9% is above the Technology sector average (4.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Solar, Inc.'s (FSLR) free cash flow yield?
First Solar, Inc.'s (FSLR) free cash flow yield is 4.9%. That is above the Technology sector average (4.0%).
Is FSLR's free cash flow yield good?
At 4.9%, FSLR's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does First Solar, Inc. generate?
First Solar, Inc. generated $1.2B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $24.2B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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