FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Canadian Solar's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-7,248 Mil. Canadian Solar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,437 Mil. Therefore, Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -37.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSIQN'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.7 Med: -12.07 Max: 9.65
Current: -25.26
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Canadian Solar was 9.65%. The lowest was -48.70%. And the median was -12.07%.
MEX:CSIQN's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 81.84% of 1024
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs MEX:CSIQN: -25.26
Canadian Solar FCF Margin % Related Terms
Canadian Solar FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % 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.
MEX:CSIQN vs JKS, ARRY, TOYO: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Canadian Solar's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Canadian Solar FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) has a FCF Margin % of -37.29% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #838 out of 1024 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % too high?
Canadian Solar's current FCF Margin % is -37.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #838 out of 1024 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Solar has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Solar's FCF Margin % compare to JKS and ARRY?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Canadian Solar ranks #838 out of 1024 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Canadian Solar in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Canadian Solar and its competitors. Canadian Solar's current FCF Margin % is -37.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Solar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN260.83, compared to a current price of MXN276.50 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -37.29%. Canadian Solar's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN), the current FCF Margin % is -37.29% 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 Canadian Solar (MEX:CSIQN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Solar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN276.50 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN260.83.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Solar to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSIQN:
FCF Margin %: -37.29%
GF Value™: MXN260.83 vs. price of MXN276.50 (6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CSIQN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Solar Inc is a Canadian solar technology and renewable energy company. It is a manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, a provider of battery energy storage solutions, and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. The company is organized in two segments: Manufacturing segment, comprising CS PowerTech, which focuses on manufacturing and sales of solar products, battery energy storage products, and other power technology products for the U.S. market and CSI Solar, which serves all other world-wide markets; and Recurrent Energy segment, which focuses on solar power and battery storage project development, asset sales, power services, and electricity revenue from its operating portfolio. It derives maximum revenue from Manufacturing segment.
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