First Solar Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 6/6

First Solar has a total shareholder equity of $6.9B and total debt of $619.6M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $10.8B and $3.9B respectively. First Solar's EBIT is $1.1B making its interest coverage ratio -14.3. It has cash and short-term investments of $2.0B.

Key information

9.0%

Debt to equity ratio

US$619.60m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio-14.3x
CashUS$1.99b
EquityUS$6.90b
Total liabilitiesUS$3.86b
Total assetsUS$10.76b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Jul 21
When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

First Solar: Potential Reward Outweighs Risks

Jul 15

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jun 26
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

First Solar: Subsidies Require Discounted Valuation

Jun 19

Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%

Jun 14
Subdued Growth No Barrier To First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) With Shares Advancing 56%

First Solar: Major Winner In AI Boom

May 30

Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching

May 22
Here's Why We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Well Worth Watching

First Solar: Targets Confirmed, Updated U.S. Regulation Creates An Additional Momentum

May 21

First Solar: The Market Finally Realized Its Pessimistic Folly

May 14

First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

May 08
First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem

Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely

Apr 17
Getting In Cheap On First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Unlikely

First Solar: Still My Top Risk-Adjusted Pick In Green Energy

Apr 11

First Solar Remains A Viable Solar Investment, Despite The Silicon Headwinds

Apr 03

Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

Apr 02
Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Mar 18
We Think First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

First Solar: An Attractive Risk-Premium Ratio

Mar 07

First Solar: Misunderstood Solar Energy Leader Set To Soar In 2024

Feb 29

Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Feb 29
Analysts Are Updating Their First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Estimates After Its Yearly Results

Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?

Feb 21
Should You Think About Buying First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Now?

First Solar: The Risk/Reward Looks Sunny

Feb 05

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Feb 04
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

First Solar: The Inflation Reduction Act Is Critical For The Company

Jan 23

First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Jan 04
First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) Price In Tune With Earnings

Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?

Nov 17
Should You Investigate First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) At US$155?

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 02
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital

Sep 26
Investors Could Be Concerned With First Solar's (NASDAQ:FSLR) Returns On Capital

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

Jul 14
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Using Debt In A Risky Way?

Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

May 05
Are Investors Undervaluing First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) By 47%?

Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Apr 15
Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Mar 28
When Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR)?

Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?

Jan 30
Is There An Opportunity With First Solar, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:FSLR) 43% Undervaluation?

Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?

Nov 25
Is First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?

First Solar: Mr. Market Overcompensates - Don't Be Trapped By The Rally

Oct 12

First Solar: Stock Has Doubled, Best Point To Buy?

Oct 06

First Solar: Prepare For A Solar Boom Like Never Before

Sep 08

Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 22
Does First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: FSLR's short term assets ($4.2B) exceed its short term liabilities ($1.8B).

Long Term Liabilities: FSLR's short term assets ($4.2B) 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 11.4% to 9% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: FSLR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (146%).

Interest Coverage: FSLR earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.


Balance Sheet


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