First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Tax Expense: CHF63 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
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What is First Solar Tax Expense?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR +5.40% 88 Tax Expense is CHF63 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FSLR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF144.93. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

First Solar's tax expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF29 Mil. Its tax expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF63 Mil.


First Solar  (XSWX:FSLR) Tax Expense Explanation

In the long run, income before tax and taxable income will likely be more similar than they are in any given period. If the one is less in earlier years, then it will be greater in later years. Deferred taxes will reverse themselves in the long run and in total will zero out, unless there is something like a change in tax rates in the intervening period. A deferred tax payable results from a tax break in the early years and will reverse itself in later years; a deferred tax receivable results from more taxes being paid in early years than the tax expense reported to shareholders and will again reverse itself in later years. The deferred tax amount is computed by estimating the amount and the timing of the reversal and multiplying that by the appropriate tax rates.


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First Solar Tax Expense Historical Data

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* 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 Tax Expense Chart

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First Solar Tax Expense Calculation

Tax paid by the company. It is computed in by multiplying the income before tax number, as reported to shareholders, by the appropriate tax rate. In reality, the computation is typically considerably more complex due to things such as expenses considered not deductible by taxing authorities ("add backs"), the range of tax rates applicable to various levels of income, different tax rates in different jurisdictions, multiple layers of tax on income, and other issues.

Tax Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF63 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Expense →
What does a Tax Expense of CHF63 Mil mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Tax Expense of CHF63 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Tax Expense too high?
First Solar's current Tax Expense is CHF63 Mil. Overall, First Solar has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Solar's Tax Expense compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Tax Expense of CHF63 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 Tax Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Tax Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Tax 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 Tax Expense mean?
A high Tax Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tax expense is the amount of tax the company pays in an accounting period. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Tax Expense is CHF63 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 Tax Expense of CHF63 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF144.93, compared to a current price of CHF201.65 — trading 39.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Expense is CHF63 Mil. First Solar's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Expense calculated?
Tax Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Tax Expense is CHF63 Mil 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 overvalued. The current stock price of CHF201.65 is trading 39.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF144.93.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Tax Expense: CHF63 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF144.93 vs. price of CHF201.65 (39.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 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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