First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Other Operating Expense: CHF62 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
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What is First Solar Other Operating Expense?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR 91 Other Operating Expense is CHF62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF216.07. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

First Solar's Other Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF7 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF62 Mil.

First Solar's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Sep. 2025 (CHF29 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF1 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (CHF1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF7 Mil).

First Solar's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF56 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF75 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF75 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF69 Mil).

First Solar Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's Other Operating Expense 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 Other Operating Expense Chart

First Solar Annual Data
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First Solar Quarterly Data
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First Solar Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating 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 CHF62 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of CHF62 Mil mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Other Operating Expense of CHF62 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Other Operating Expense too high?
First Solar's current Other Operating Expense is CHF62 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 Other Operating Expense compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Other Operating Expense of CHF62 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 Other Operating Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Other Operating 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 Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Other Operating Expense is CHF62 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 Other Operating Expense of CHF62 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF216.07, compared to a current price of CHF182.84 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is CHF62 Mil. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Other Operating Expense is CHF62 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 CHF182.84 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF216.07.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Other Operating Expense: CHF62 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF216.07 vs. price of CHF182.84 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 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

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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