First Solar Valuation

FSLR Stock  USD 192.57  0.25  0.13%   
At this time, the firm appears to be undervalued. First Solar shows a prevailing Real Value of $205.14 per share. The current price of the firm is $192.57. Our model computes the value of First Solar from reviewing the firm fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 107.06 M, profit margin of 0.32 %, and Current Valuation of 20.01 B as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting First Solar's valuation include:
Price Book
2.7114
Enterprise Value
20 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
11.3682
Price Sales
5.3537
Forward PE
9.3458
Undervalued
Today
192.57
Please note that First Solar's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of First Solar is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing First Solar's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the First stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of First Solar. Since First Solar is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of First Stock. However, First Solar's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  192.57 Real  205.14 Target  237.57 Hype  192.2 Naive  181.75
The intrinsic value of First Solar's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence First Solar's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
173.31
Downside
205.14
Real Value
208.84
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of First Solar helps investors to forecast how First stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of First Solar more accurately as focusing exclusively on First Solar's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
3.133.323.47
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
188.50192.20195.90
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNext ValueHigh
178.05181.75185.45
Details
39 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
216.19237.57263.70
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use First Solar's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of First Solar's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against First Solar's closest peers.

First Solar Cash

1.04 Billion

First Valuation Trend

First Solar's real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of First Solar's financial worth over time. Using both First Solar's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

First Solar Total Value Analysis

First Solar is currently expected to have valuation of 20.01 B with market capitalization of 20.62 B, debt of 624.39 M, and cash on hands of 1.85 B. Please note that valuation may be misleading and is a subject to auditing or accounting errors. We encourage investors to vigilantly validate all of the First Solar fundamentals before making equity appraisal based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
20.01 B
20.62 B
624.39 M
1.85 B

First Solar Investor Information

About 90.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of First Solar was currently reported as 70.93. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.28. First Solar recorded earning per share (EPS) of 11.61. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. Based on the analysis of First Solar's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, First Solar may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.

First Solar Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. First Solar has an asset utilization ratio of 32.02 percent. This connotes that the Company is making $0.32 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that First Solar is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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First Solar Ownership Allocation

First Solar holds a total of 107.06 Million outstanding shares. The majority of First Solar outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to obtain positions in First Solar to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in First Solar. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of First Solar as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. On January 9, 2019, Representative Peter Welch of US Congress acquired under $15k worth of First Solar's common stock.

First Solar Profitability Analysis

The company reported the previous year's revenue of 3.32 B. Net Income was 830.78 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 127.66 M.

About First Solar Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines First Solar's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of First Solar based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of First Solar. We calculate exposure to First Solar's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of First Solar's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.3 B1.4 B
Pretax Profit Margin 0.27  0.28 
Operating Profit Margin 0.26  0.27 
Net Profit Margin 0.25  0.26 
Gross Profit Margin 0.39  0.41 

First Solar Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as First Solar does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding107.4 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.164
Forward Price Earnings9.3458

First Solar Current Valuation Indicators

First Solar's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final First Solar's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as First Solar, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use First Solar's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes First Solar's worth.

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