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First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate s the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period.
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XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, RUN: Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
What does a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 27.85 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 27.85 as of Sep. 15, 2026. EPS Growth Rate (Future 3Y To 5Y Estimate) is the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #234 out of 303 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is First Solar's Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
First Solar's current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 27.85. The Semiconductors industry median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 41.77. First Solar's value of 27.85 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #234 out of 303 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #234 out of 303 companies for Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places First Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 41.77. First Solar's value of 27.85 is 33.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
The median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 41.77, based on 303 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 27.85 is 33.3% 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS Growth Rate (Future 3Y To 5Y Estimate) is the average growth rate of earnings per share (EPS) estimates over a 3-year to 5-year period. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 41.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 27.85. 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 Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 27.85. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF210.10, compared to a current price of CHF169.48 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 27.85 and 33.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 41.77. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 27.85 as of Sep. 15, 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 CHF169.48 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF210.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 27.85
GF Value™: CHF210.10 vs. price of CHF169.48 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Semiconductors median (#234 of 303)
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 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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