First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) Total Operating Expense: CHF432 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:FSLR First Solar Inc XSWX:FSLR
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GF Value CHF218.37
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What is First Solar Total Operating Expense?

First Solar XSWX:FSLR -2.27% 91 Total Operating Expense is CHF432 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

First Solar's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF111 Mil. First Solar's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF432 Mil.

First Solar Total Operating Expense Related Terms

First Solar Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

First Solar Annual Data
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First Solar Quarterly Data
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First Solar Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF432 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of CHF432 Mil mean?
First Solar (XSWX:FSLR) has a Total Operating Expense of CHF432 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors.
Is First Solar's Total Operating Expense too high?
First Solar's current Total Operating Expense is CHF432 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to NXT and ENPH?
First Solar's Total Operating Expense of CHF432 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 Total Operating Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Total Operating 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on First Solar and its competitors. First Solar's current Total Operating Expense is CHF432 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 Total Operating Expense of CHF432 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is CHF432 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For First Solar (XSWX:FSLR), the current Total Operating Expense is CHF432 Mil 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 CHF196.30 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF218.37.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FSLR:

  • Total Operating Expense: CHF432 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF218.37 vs. price of CHF196.30 (10.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 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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