First Solar (MEX:FSLR) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN-38.29 (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:FSLR First Solar Inc MEX:FSLR
84 GF Score
Price MXN3,558.00
GF Value MXN4,313.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is First Solar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

First Solar MEX:FSLR +1.95% 84 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-38.29 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,313.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Solar's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-49.598. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is MXN-38.29 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -26.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -40.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of First Solar was 1.60% per year. The lowest was -141.70% per year. And the median was -24.50% per year.

As of today (2026-08-28), First Solar's current stock price is MXN3558.00. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-38.29. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of First Solar was 835.50. The lowest was 25.05. And the median was 50.49.


First Solar  (MEX:FSLR) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of First Solar was 835.50. The lowest was 25.05. And the median was 50.49.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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First Solar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.93 -16.34 -40.54 -70.79 -31.28

First Solar Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 -68.39 -48.25 -31.28 -36.30 -38.29

MEX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, SEDG: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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First Solar Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, First Solar's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-49.598/333.9520*333.9520
=-49.598

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

First Solar Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 -24.234 241.428 -33.521
201612 42.600 241.432 58.925
201703 68.555 243.801 93.905
201706 -47.054 244.955 -64.150
201709 83.089 246.819 112.421
201712 44.135 246.524 59.787
201803 -38.113 249.554 -51.003
201806 -12.332 251.989 -16.343
201809 -81.605 252.439 -107.955
201812 -58.397 251.233 -77.624
201903 -83.579 254.202 -109.800
201906 -30.098 256.143 -39.241
201909 -92.990 256.759 -120.947
201912 111.550 256.974 144.965
202003 -136.080 258.115 -176.062
202006 8.533 257.797 11.054
202009 21.018 260.280 26.967
202012 18.004 260.474 23.083
202103 -70.686 264.877 -89.120
202106 16.140 271.696 19.838
202109 27.064 274.310 32.948
202112 -30.740 278.802 -36.821
202203 -54.936 287.504 -63.811
202206 -20.797 296.311 -23.439
202209 -17.791 296.808 -20.017
202212 85.643 296.797 96.364
202303 -68.221 301.836 -75.480
202306 -75.489 305.109 -82.625
202309 -19.571 307.789 -21.235
202312 33.819 306.746 36.818
202403 -22.518 312.332 -24.077
202406 -29.331 314.175 -31.177
202409 -89.270 315.301 -94.551
202412 96.458 315.605 102.065
202503 -155.024 319.799 -161.885
202506 -24.265 322.561 -25.122
202509 182.451 324.800 187.592
202512 178.961 324.054 184.427
202603 -55.862 330.213 -56.495
202606 -49.598 333.952 -49.598

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-38.29 mean?
First Solar (MEX:FSLR) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-38.29 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-38.29. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of MXN-38.29 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Semiconductors company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-38.29. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar (MEX:FSLR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,313.63, compared to a current price of MXN3,558.00 — trading 17.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-38.29. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (MEX:FSLR), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is MXN-38.29 as of Jun. 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 (MEX:FSLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,558.00 is trading 17.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,313.63. GuruFocus considers First Solar to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FSLR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: MXN-38.29
  • GF Value™: MXN4,313.63 vs. price of MXN3,558.00 (17.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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.
84GF Score

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