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- Income Statement
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- Net Profit Margin since 2006
- Total Asset Turnover since 2006
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2006
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Calculation
First Solar Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Stockholders’ equity1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Mar 16, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of First Solar Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price exhibited significant volatility over the analyzed period. It peaked early in 2008 at $211.59, then experienced a sharp decline to levels near $27-$32 during 2012-2013. Following this trough, the price showed recovery and relative stability around $50-$80 through 2014 to early 2021. A notable surge occurred by early 2023, reaching $169.14, before slightly retreating to $144.99 in early 2024.
- Book Value per Share (BVPS) Trends
- The book value per share demonstrated a steady upward trajectory throughout the period. Starting at $5.69 in 2007, it rose substantially to over $40 by 2011. Growth continued more moderately thereafter, incrementally increasing past $50 in the mid-2010s, and reaching $62.59 by early 2024. This pattern indicates consistent enhancement in the company’s net asset value on a per-share basis.
- Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio Trends
- The P/BV ratio fluctuated considerably, reflecting changing market valuation relative to book value. Initial values in 2007 and 2008 were very high (9.06 to 15.17), indicating the market priced shares well above book value. This ratio plunged dramatically to below 1 between 2012 and 2013, suggesting shares traded at or below book value during that period. From 2014 onwards, the P/BV ratio generally hovered between 1.0 and 1.5, except for a pronounced spike to 3.09 in early 2023, somewhat aligned with the share price surge.
- Overall Insights
- The data reflects a company that encountered significant market valuation fluctuations, particularly evident during the 2008 financial crisis and early 2010s dip. Despite market price swings, the growing book value per share indicates stable or improving underlying asset strength. The rebound in share price and P/BV ratio after 2013 suggests restoration of investor confidence and improved market perception of value. The elevated P/BV ratio in early 2023 might imply heightened investor optimism or speculative activity relative to the company's net asset base.
Comparison to Competitors
First Solar Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| First Solar Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
First Solar Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| First Solar Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | ||
| Feb 28, 2023 | ||
| Mar 1, 2022 | ||
| Feb 26, 2021 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 22, 2019 | ||
| Feb 23, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 26, 2014 | ||
| Feb 27, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 22, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 21, 2008 | ||
| Mar 16, 2007 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
First Solar Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| First Solar Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Feb 27, 2024 | ||
| Feb 28, 2023 | ||
| Mar 1, 2022 | ||
| Feb 26, 2021 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 22, 2019 | ||
| Feb 23, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 26, 2014 | ||
| Feb 27, 2013 | ||
| Feb 29, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 22, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 21, 2008 | ||
| Mar 16, 2007 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30).