The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FSLR's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 0.39 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
First Solar Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
First Solar Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio 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: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is First Solar's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
First Solar's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #999999 out of 453 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places First Solar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.39, based on 453 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 CHF200.86 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF214.84.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF214.84 vs. price of CHF200.86 (6.5% below fair value)
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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