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9/9 Score

First Solar, Inc.

Analysis Date: March 5, 2026

First Solar, Inc. provides photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions in the United State, Japan, France, Canada, India, Australia, and internationally. The company designs, manufactures, and sells cadmium telluride solar modules that converts sunlight into electricity. 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.

Buffettology Criteria

All 9 of 9 criteria passed

  • High ROE

    Return on Equity > 12%

    Value: 17.3%

  • High ROIC

    Return on Invested Capital > 9%

    Value: 13.7%

  • Cash Machine

    FCF / Assets > 5%

    Value: 0.09

  • Fair Valuation

    Earnings Yield > 3.5%

    Value: 7.2%

  • Share Buybacks

    Share Count is Dropping

    Value: 0.2%

  • Defensible Moat

    Gross Profit Margin > 40%

    Value: 40.6%

  • Simple Business

    Not in a speculative sector (e.g., Biotech)

    Value: Energy

  • Conservative Debt

    Debt to Equity < 1.5

    Value: 0.05x

  • Consistent Growth

    5-Year Growth is Positive

    Value: 2.8%

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