First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 123% Above Median


XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
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Price CHF190.92
GF Value CHF217.26
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What is First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR +4.42% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 123% above its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF217.26. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks better than 52.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-07), First Solar's current share price is CHF190.92. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF53.41. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:FSLR' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66   Med: 1.6   Max: 4.47
Current: 3.39

During the past years, First Solar's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.47. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.60.

XSWX:FSLR's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.38% of 735 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.68 vs XSWX:FSLR: 3.39

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Solar's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF72.380. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is CHF53.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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First Solar  (XSWX:FSLR) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.57 2.51 2.79 2.75 3.90

First Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 1.94 2.50 3.30 3.90 2.87

XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, RUN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=190.92/53.41
=3.57

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, First Solar's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=72.38/330.2130*330.2130
=72.380

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Solar Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 54.984 241.018 75.332
201609 55.686 241.428 76.164
201612 51.133 241.432 69.936
201703 50.203 243.801 67.997
201706 49.068 244.955 66.146
201709 50.805 246.819 67.971
201712 48.172 246.524 64.525
201803 46.687 249.554 61.777
201806 48.281 251.989 63.269
201809 47.771 252.439 62.489
201812 49.294 251.233 64.791
201903 48.710 254.202 63.275
201906 48.140 256.143 62.061
201909 48.705 256.759 62.639
201912 47.493 256.974 61.029
202003 46.818 258.115 59.895
202006 46.925 257.797 60.106
202009 46.586 260.280 59.103
202012 46.280 260.474 58.671
202103 49.807 264.877 62.093
202106 49.383 271.696 60.019
202109 50.599 274.310 60.911
202112 51.619 278.802 61.138
202203 51.231 287.504 58.841
202206 53.663 296.311 59.803
202209 53.212 296.808 59.201
202212 50.998 296.797 56.740
202303 50.845 301.836 55.625
202306 50.904 305.109 55.092
202309 53.064 307.789 56.930
202312 54.127 306.746 58.268
202403 57.301 312.332 60.581
202406 60.580 314.175 63.672
202409 60.092 315.301 62.934
202412 66.438 315.605 69.513
202503 67.457 319.799 69.654
202506 64.801 322.561 66.338
202509 66.883 324.800 67.998
202512 70.831 324.054 72.177
202603 72.380 330.213 72.380

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. This is 123% above median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 4.47. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #350 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 4.47. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68. First Solar's value of 3.57 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #350 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #350 out of 735 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts First Solar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68. First Solar's value of 3.57 is 3% below this benchmark. Historically, First Solar's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.66 to 4.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 3.68, First Solar has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.68, based on 735 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57 is 3% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 123% above median its own 10-year median of 1.60. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.57. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF217.26, compared to a current price of CHF190.92 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57, which is 123% above median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.68. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.57 as of Jul. 07, 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 CHF190.92 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF217.26.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.57 (123% above median its 10-year median of 1.60)
  • GF Value™: CHF217.26 vs. price of CHF190.92 (12.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3% below the Semiconductors median (#350 of 735)

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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