Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

First Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)

$22.49

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Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2006

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Calculation

First Solar Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation

Microsoft Excel
ROA = 100 × Net income (loss)1 ÷ Total assets1
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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).

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The analysis of the annual financial data reveals several notable trends in profitability, asset growth, and return on assets (ROA) over the periods presented.

Net Income (Loss)
The net income exhibited significant volatility throughout the years. Initially, it showed a strong upward trajectory, increasing from a modest positive value to a peak in the 2009–2010 timeframe. After 2010, the company experienced periods of substantial net losses, notably in 2011 and 2012, followed by recovery phases with positive net income again in 2013 through 2015. The data indicates a return to losses during 2016 and 2017, then fluctuating performance with alternating gains and losses until 2023, where net income reached a new peak, surpassing previous highs.
Total Assets
Total assets consistently grew over the entire period, increasing more than seventeenfold from the initial to the final year. This steady asset base expansion suggests ongoing capital investments and growth in scale. Although some years showed slower growth, the overall trend remained positive, with marked increases particularly in the later years, which may signify renewed investment or acquisitions.
Return on Assets (ROA)
ROA displayed a strong positive trend in the initial years, reaching its highest point in 2009. Following this peak, ROA turned negative in 2011 and 2012, reflecting periods when net losses impacted asset efficiency. Subsequent years saw fluctuating ROA values with intermittent recovery, though remaining below early peaks. Notably, there was an observable improvement beginning around 2018 through 2020, with ROA rising again after a dip. The most recent year recorded a significant ROA increase, reflecting improved profitability relative to asset base size.

Overall, the financial data indicates a business with considerable asset growth but marked profitability volatility. Periods of negative net income and ROA correspond to years of operational or market challenges, whereas recovery periods are evident with return to profitability and improved ROA. The substantial growth in total assets underscores a strategy of expansion. Recent years suggest a positive trajectory in financial performance, with notable gains in net income and asset utilization efficiency.

Comparison to Competitors

First Solar Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

Microsoft Excel
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. Monolithic Power Systems 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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)

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First Solar Inc. Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
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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 Industry (Information Technology)

First Solar Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)

Microsoft Excel
First Solar Inc. Information Technology
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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).