First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Interest Expense: CHF-34 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is First Solar Interest Expense?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR -2.27% 91 Interest Expense is CHF-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF218.37. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. First Solar's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -6 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-34 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. First Solar's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF 272 Mil. First Solar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF -6 Mil. First Solar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.35. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

First Solar's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-6 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF272 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF300 Mil.

First Solar's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	271.857	/	-5.995
	=	45.35

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

First Solar Interest Expense Historical Data

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First Solar Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-34 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of CHF-34 Mil mean?

First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Interest Expense of CHF-34 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.

Is First Solar's Interest Expense too high?

First Solar's current Interest Expense is CHF-34 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to NXT and ENPH?

First Solar's Interest Expense of CHF-34 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Semiconductors company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Interest Expense is CHF-34 Mil. 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 Interest Expense of CHF-34 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF218.37, compared to a current price of CHF196.30 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is CHF-34 Mil. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Interest Expense is CHF-34 Mil 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 First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Solar stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF196.30 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF218.37.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

Interest Expense: CHF-34 Mil
GF Value™: CHF218.37 vs. price of CHF196.30 (10.1% below fair value)
GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Industry Technology Semiconductors

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Other Exchanges FSLR:USA FSLR:Mexico 1FSLR:Italy 0R06:UK F3A:Germany FSLR34:Brazil FSLR:Austria FSLR:Argentina

Address 4300 East Camelback Road, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85018

Website https://www.firstsolar.com

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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