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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-18), First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.15%.
The industry rank for First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:FSLR's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 74.36% of 1018
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 10.105
vs XSWX:FSLR: 37.15
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
First Solar 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, RUN: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 37.15% as of Jul. 18, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #261 out of 1018 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
First Solar's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.15%. The Semiconductors industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11. First Solar's value of 37.15% is 267.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #261 out of 1018 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #261 out of 1018 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This puts First Solar in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11. First Solar's value of 37.15% is 267.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 10.11, based on 1,018 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current 3-1 Month Momentum % of 37.15% is 267.6% 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-1 Month Momentum % is 10.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.15%. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 37.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF209.12, compared to a current price of CHF167.14 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.15% and 267.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 10.11. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 37.15% as of Jul. 18, 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 CHF167.14 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF209.12.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 37.15%
GF Value™: CHF209.12 vs. price of CHF167.14 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 267.6% above the Semiconductors median (#261 of 1018)
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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