First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Cash Conversion Cycle: 247.81 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR -2.27% 91 Cash Conversion Cycle is 247.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF218.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

First Solar's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.26.
First Solar's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 189.21.
First Solar's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.66.
Therefore, First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 247.81.


First Solar  (XSWX:FSLR) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Conversion Cycle
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First Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 339.51 343.09 209.09 155.25 247.81

XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, SEDG: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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First Solar Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=94.58+152.03-55.67
=190.94

First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=117.26+189.21-58.66
=247.81

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of 247.81 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 247.81 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
First Solar's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 247.81. The Semiconductors industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.21. First Solar's value of 247.81 is 113.2% above this industry median. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Cash Conversion Cycle of 247.81 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.21. First Solar's value of 247.81 is 113.2% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Semiconductors companies is 116.21, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 247.81 is 113.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 116.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 247.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Solar stock overvalued right now?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 247.81. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF218.37, compared to a current price of CHF196.30 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 247.81 and 113.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 116.21. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 247.81 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF196.30 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF218.37.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: 247.81
  • GF Value™: CHF218.37 vs. price of CHF196.30 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 113.2% above the Semiconductors median

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FSLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


First Solar Business Description

Address 4300 East Camelback Road, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85018
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
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