First Solar Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
First Solar has a total shareholder equity of $7.6B and total debt of $581.6M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 7.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $11.4B and $3.8B respectively. First Solar's EBIT is $1.3B making its interest coverage ratio -21.1. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.3B.
Key information
7.7%
Debt to equity ratio
US$581.58m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -21.1x |
| Cash | US$1.27b |
| Equity | US$7.59b |
| Total liabilities | US$3.84b |
| Total assets | US$11.44b |
Recent financial health updates
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) A Risky Investment?
Aug 21
We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 18Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 02Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Jul 14Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 15Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Nov 25Recent updates
First Solar: Dominant Market Position
Nov 19Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Nov 18The Return Trends At First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Look Promising
Nov 05First Solar Q3: Set Your Sights On 2025 And 2026
Nov 04First Solar Q3 Preview: Robust Growth And Strategic Expansions
Oct 26When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Oct 24First Solar: Expected To Thrive Regardless Of The 2024 Election Results (Reiterate Buy)
Oct 07Pinning Down First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Sep 24Growing Revenue, Improving Margins Combine For A Boom Time For First Solar
Sep 16First Solar: Growth Outlook Continues To Shine
Sep 05Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) A Risky Investment?
Aug 21Bayesian Bets: First Solar And The Market's Mispricing Of Political Risk
Aug 12First Solar: Strong Buy Amid Pullback And Q2 Outperformance (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 06When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Jul 21First Solar: Potential Reward Outweighs Risks
Jul 15First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Jun 26First Solar: Subsidies Require Discounted Valuation
Jun 19Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%
Jun 14First Solar: Major Winner In AI Boom
May 30Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching
May 22First Solar: Targets Confirmed, Updated U.S. Regulation Creates An Additional Momentum
May 21First Solar: The Market Finally Realized Its Pessimistic Folly
May 14First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
May 08Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely
Apr 17First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy
Apr 11First Solar Remains A Viable Solar Investment, Despite The Silicon Headwinds
Apr 03Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?
Apr 02We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 18First Solar: An Attractive Risk-Premium Ratio
Mar 07First Solar: Misunderstood Solar Energy Leader Set To Soar In 2024
Feb 29Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results
Feb 29Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?
Feb 21First Solar: The Risk/Reward Looks Sunny
Feb 05First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Feb 04First Solar: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Critical For The Company
Jan 23First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings
Jan 04Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?
Nov 17Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?
Nov 02Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital
Sep 26Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Jul 14Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?
May 05Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 15When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?
Mar 28Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?
Jan 30Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?
Nov 25Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: FSLR's short term assets ($3.8B) exceed its short term liabilities ($1.8B).
Long Term Liabilities: FSLR's short term assets ($3.8B) exceed its long term liabilities ($2.1B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: FSLR has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: FSLR's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 9.4% to 7.7% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: FSLR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (166.5%).
Interest Coverage: FSLR earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.