First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) PEG Ratio: 0.44 (As of Jun. 27, 2026) — 10% Below Median


XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
91 GF Score
Price CHF196.30
GF Value CHF218.37
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What is First Solar PEG Ratio?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR -2.27% 91 PEG Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.49. 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. Among 329 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks better than 93.62% on this metric.

PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The growth rate we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate. As of today, First Solar's PE Ratio without NRI is 15.56. First Solar's 5-Year EBITDA growth rate is 35.30%. Therefore, First Solar's PEG Ratio for today is 0.44.

* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.


The historical rank and industry rank for First Solar's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:FSLR' s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24   Med: 0.49   Max: 4.32
Current: 0.43


During the past 13 years, First Solar's highest PEG Ratio was 4.32. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.49.


XSWX:FSLR's PEG Ratio is ranked better than
93.62% of 329 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.96 vs XSWX:FSLR: 0.43

Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.


First Solar  (XSWX:FSLR) PEG Ratio Explanation

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.


First Solar PEG Ratio Related Terms


First Solar PEG Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Solar's PEG 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.

First Solar PEG Ratio Chart

First Solar Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PEG Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.65 0.33 0.53

First Solar Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
PEG Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.27 0.39 0.49 0.53 0.34

XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, SEDG: PEG Ratio Comparison

For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's PEG Ratio falls into.


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First Solar PEG Ratio Calculation

PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio without NRI divided by the growth ratio. The ratio we use is the 5-Year EBITDA growth rate.

First Solar's PEG Ratio for today is calculated as

PEG Ratio=PE Ratio without NRI/5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate*
=15.563307698406/35.30
=0.44

* 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.

* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PEG Ratio →
What does a PEG Ratio of 0.44 mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a PEG Ratio of 0.44 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, First Solar's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 4.32. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #21 out of 329 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is First Solar's PEG Ratio too high?
First Solar's current PEG Ratio of 0.44 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 4.32. The Semiconductors industry median PEG Ratio is 3.96. First Solar's value of 0.44 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #21 out of 329 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 PEG Ratio compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #21 out of 329 companies for PEG Ratio. This places First Solar in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 3.96. First Solar's value of 0.44 is 88.9% below this benchmark. Historically, First Solar's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.24 to 4.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 3.96, First Solar has consistently been below 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 PEG Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median PEG Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.96, based on 329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current PEG Ratio of 0.44 is 88.9% below 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median PEG Ratio is 3.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current PEG Ratio is 0.44, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.49. 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 PEG Ratio of 0.44. 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 PEG Ratio is 0.44, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 88.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.96. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current PEG Ratio is 0.44 as of Jun. 27, 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:

  • PEG Ratio: 0.44 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.49)
  • GF Value™: CHF218.37 vs. price of CHF196.30 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.9% below the Semiconductors median (#21 of 329)

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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