First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.04 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 155% Above Median

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What is First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR 90 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 155% above its 10-year median of 2.37. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF215.35. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 733 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks worse than 66.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), First Solar's current share price is CHF167.40. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF27.73. First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.04.

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

XSWX:FSLR' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87   Med: 2.37   Max: 8.6
Current: 5.77

During the past years, First Solar's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 8.60. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 2.37.

XSWX:FSLR's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
66.3% of 733 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.96 vs XSWX:FSLR: 5.77

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

First Solar's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.764. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is CHF27.73 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 3.56 4.64 6.18 7.42 5.53

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

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

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

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


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First Solar Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=167.40/27.73
=6.04

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.764/330.2130*330.2130
=0.764

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

First Solar Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.963 241.018 1.319
201609 0.639 241.428 0.874
201612 0.324 241.432 0.443
201703 0.855 243.801 1.158
201706 0.577 244.955 0.778
201709 0.990 246.819 1.324
201712 0.321 246.524 0.430
201803 0.506 249.554 0.670
201806 0.292 251.989 0.383
201809 0.617 252.439 0.807
201812 0.648 251.233 0.852
201903 0.507 254.202 0.659
201906 0.548 256.143 0.706
201909 0.510 256.759 0.656
201912 1.304 256.974 1.676
202003 0.480 258.115 0.614
202006 0.574 257.797 0.735
202009 0.795 260.280 1.009
202012 0.505 260.474 0.640
202103 0.699 264.877 0.871
202106 0.535 271.696 0.650
202109 0.504 274.310 0.607
202112 0.781 278.802 0.925
202203 0.321 287.504 0.369
202206 0.563 296.311 0.627
202209 0.574 296.808 0.639
202212 0.876 296.797 0.975
202303 0.474 301.836 0.519
202306 0.680 305.109 0.736
202309 0.670 307.789 0.719
202312 0.932 306.746 1.003
202403 0.657 312.332 0.695
202406 0.840 314.175 0.883
202409 0.699 315.301 0.732
202412 1.255 315.605 1.313
202503 0.695 319.799 0.718
202506 0.830 322.561 0.850
202509 1.181 324.800 1.201
202512 1.245 324.054 1.269
202603 0.764 330.213 0.764

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.04 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 2.37. Over the past decade, First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 8.60. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #486 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.04 is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 8.60. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96. First Solar's value of 6.04 is 104.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #486 out of 733 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #486 out of 733 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places First Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96. First Solar's value of 6.04 is 104.1% above this benchmark. Historically, First Solar's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.87 to 8.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 2.96, First Solar has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 2.96, based on 733 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.04 is 104.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.04, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 2.37. 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 PS Ratio of 6.04. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF215.35, compared to a current price of CHF167.40 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.04, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 104.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.96. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.04 as of Jul. 24, 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 CHF167.40 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF215.35.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.04 (155% above median its 10-year median of 2.37)
  • GF Value™: CHF215.35 vs. price of CHF167.40 (22.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 104.1% above the Semiconductors median (#486 of 733)

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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