First SolarXSWX:FSLR -3.00%91 OCF Yield % is 9.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 132% above its 10-year median of 3.96. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF214.84. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,030 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks better than 89.03% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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First Solar OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Solar's OCF Yield % 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.
XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, SEDG: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's OCF Yield % 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.
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a OCF Yield % of 9.17 as of Jun. 26, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. This is 132% above median its historical median of 3.96. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #113 out of 1030 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is First Solar's OCF Yield % too high?
First Solar's current OCF Yield % of 9.17 is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.96. The Semiconductors industry median OCF Yield % is 1.29. First Solar's value of 9.17 is 613.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #113 out of 1030 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #113 out of 1030 companies for OCF Yield %. This places First Solar in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 1.29. First Solar's value of 9.17 is 613.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.96 vs. the industry median of 1.29, 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 OCF Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
The median OCF Yield % among Semiconductors companies is 1.29, based on 1,030 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current OCF Yield % of 9.17 is 613.6% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median OCF Yield % is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current OCF Yield % is 9.17, which is 132% above median its own 10-year median of 3.96. 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 OCF Yield % of 9.17. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF214.84, compared to a current price of CHF200.86 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.17, which is 132% above median its 10-year median of 3.96 and 613.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.29. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current OCF Yield % is 9.17 as of Jun. 26, 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 CHF200.86 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF214.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
OCF Yield %: 9.17 (132% above median its 10-year median of 3.96)
GF Value™: CHF214.84 vs. price of CHF200.86 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 613.6% above the Semiconductors median (#113 of 1030)
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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