First Solar (Germany) Analysis

F3A Stock  EUR 197.78  5.82  2.86%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for First Solar extending back to November 22, 2006. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of First Solar stands at 197.78, as last reported on the 22nd of February, with the highest price reaching 197.78 and the lowest price hitting 197.78 during the day.
200 Day MA
184.5597
50 Day MA
208.2884
Beta
1.626
 
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First Solar has over 236.42 Million in debt which may indicate that it relies heavily on debt financing. At this time, First Solar's Short and Long Term Debt is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years. The First Solar's current Short Term Debt is estimated to increase to about 21.8 M, while Long Term Debt is projected to decrease to roughly 343.1 M. First Solar's financial risk is the risk to First Solar stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

First Solar's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. First Solar's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps First Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect First Solar's stakeholders.
For many companies, including First Solar, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for First Solar, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, First Solar's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
2.7938
Enterprise Value Ebitda
12.2047
Price Sales
4.2615
Shares Float
101.4 M
Wall Street Target Price
99.16
The current Total Stockholder Equity is estimated to decrease to about 6.3 B. The First Solar's current Other Stockholder Equity is estimated to increase to about (164 M).
First Solar is overvalued with Real Value of 171.35 and Hype Value of 199.17. The main objective of First Solar stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what First Solar is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of First Solar's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Fundamental analysis focuses on the financial and economic factors that affect First Solar's performance, such as revenue growth, earnings, and financial stability. Technical analysis, on the other hand, focuses on the price and volume data of First Solar's stock to identify patterns and trends that may indicate its future price movements.
The First Solar stock is traded in Germany on Frankfurt Exchange, with the market opening at 08:00:00 and closing at 22:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in Germany. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and First Solar's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
  
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First Stock Analysis Notes

About 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of First Solar was currently reported as 71.26. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.37. First Solar recorded earning per share (EPS) of 11.0. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic solar energy solutions in the United States and internationally. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. FIRST SOLAR operates under Solar classification in Germany and is traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It employs 6400 people. To learn more about First Solar call Mark Widmar at 602 414 9300 or check out https://www.firstsolar.com.

First Solar Quarterly Total Revenue

1.59 Billion

First Solar Investment Alerts

First Solar generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
First Solar has high historical volatility and very poor performance
First Solar is unlikely to experience financial distress in the next 2 years
Over 99.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from news.google.com: Mivtachim The Workers Social Insurance Fund Ltd. Under Special Management Takes Position in First Solar, Inc. FSLR - MarketBeat

First Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 21.52 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate First Solar's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by First Solar's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

First Profitablity

First Solar's profitability indicators refer to fundamental financial ratios that showcase First Solar's ability to generate income relative to its revenue or operating costs. If, let's say, First Solar is currently losing money, the management's focus should be on how to reverse that trend. However, when revenue exceeds expenses, First Solar's executives or investors may be in less hurry to break that information down - which is where profitability analysis comes into play. Gaining a greater understanding of First Solar's profitability requires more research than a typical breakdown of First Solar's financial statements. By doing a profitability analysis, companies can identify areas needing attention, and investors can make a profitable trade.
The company has Profit Margin (PM) of 0.28 %, which maeans that even a very small decline in it revenue will erase profits resulting in a net loss. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of 0.29 %, which suggests for every 100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating income of $0.29.

Management Efficiency

First Solar has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0756 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0756 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1686 %, meaning that it generated $0.1686 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. First Solar's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well First Solar manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, First Solar's Non Currrent Assets Other are most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years.
Leadership effectiveness at First Solar is a strong indicator of its financial stability. We analyze various metrics to provide insights into the stock's investment viability.
Operating Margin
0.2923
Profit Margin
0.2773
Beta
1.626
Return On Assets
0.0756
Return On Equity
0.1686

Technical Drivers

As of the 22nd of February, First Solar shows the Mean Deviation of 2.41, variance of 10.85, and Standard Deviation of 3.29. First Solar technical analysis allows you to utilize historical prices and volume patterns in order to determine a pattern that computes the direction of the firm's future prices. Please confirm First Solar mean deviation, standard deviation, information ratio, as well as the relationship between the coefficient of variation and variance to decide if First Solar is priced favorably, providing market reflects its regular price of 197.78 per share.

First Solar Price Movement Analysis

The output start index for this execution was nine with a total number of output elements of fifty-two. The Triangular Moving Average shows First Solar double smoothed mean price over a specified number of previous prices (i.e., averaged twice).

First Solar Outstanding Bonds

First Solar issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. First Solar uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Solar has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Solar Predictive Daily Indicators

First Solar intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of First Solar stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

First Solar Forecast Models

First Solar's time-series forecasting models are one of many First Solar's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary First Solar's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

First Solar Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as First Solar, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
First Solar has accumulated 236.42 M in total debt with debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 12.3, indicating the company may have difficulties to generate enough cash to satisfy its financial obligations. First Solar has a current ratio of 3.97, suggesting that it is liquid and has the ability to pay its financial obligations in time and when they become due. Debt can assist First Solar until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, First Solar's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like First Solar sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for First to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about First Solar's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.

First Solar Total Assets Over Time

First Solar Assets Financed by Debt

Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the First Solar's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of First Solar, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

First Solar Corporate Bonds Issued

Most First bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when First Solar has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

First Long Term Debt

Long Term Debt

343.14 Million

At this time, First Solar's Long Term Debt is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years.

About First Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how First Solar prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling First shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as First Solar. By using and applying First Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying First entry and exit points for their positions.
First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic solar energy solutions in the United States and internationally. First Solar, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. FIRST SOLAR operates under Solar classification in Germany and is traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It employs 6400 people.

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