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First SolarXSWX:FSLR -2.06%90 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 25.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF210.10. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Semiconductors companies, First Solar ranks better than 87.69% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, First Solar's average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 23.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 25.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Revenue per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of First Solar was 481.70% per year. The lowest was -19.40% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Explanation
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top. Revenue per share growth rate is used in calculating Predictability Rank, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.
First Solar 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:FSLR vs NXT, ENPH, RUN: 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, First Solar's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate 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-Year Revenue Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, First Solar's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Solar's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate falls into.
First Solar 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Revenue per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 25.50% mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 25.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per share. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #123 out of 999 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is First Solar's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate too high?
First Solar's current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 25.50% is 187% above median its 10-year median of 8.90. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 0.80. First Solar's value of 25.50% is 3087.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Solar ranks #123 out of 999 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 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate compare to NXT and ENPH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, First Solar ranks #123 out of 999 companies for 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate. This places First Solar in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 0.80. First Solar's value of 25.50% is 3087.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 0.80, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. First Solar's current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 25.50% is 3087.5% 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-Year Revenue Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Revenue per share. View historical data for First Solar and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Solar's current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 25.50%, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 8.90. 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-Year Revenue Growth Rate of 25.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF210.10, compared to a current price of CHF159.52 — trading 24.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 25.50%, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 3087.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.80. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is 25.50% as of Jun. 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 CHF159.52 is trading 24.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF210.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate: 25.50% (187% above median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: CHF210.10 vs. price of CHF159.52 (24.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3087.5% above the Semiconductors median (#123 of 999)
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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