First Solar is the world leader in thin-film solar panel technology and the largest solar module manufacturer domiciled in the Western Hemisphere. While much of the solar industry relies on crystalline silicon technology, First Solar utilizes cadmium telluride thin film technology.
First Solar’s balance sheet strength has enabled the company to persist through solar cycles when competitors have failed.
First Solar competes in the fiercely competitive and highly commoditized solar module industry.
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FSLR
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ENPH
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 16.94 | 19.32 |
Price/Book Value | 2.85 | 6.40 |
Price/Sales | 5.21 | 5.11 |
Price/Cash Flow | 12.26 | 15.81 |
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FSLR
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Quick Ratio | 1.92 | 2.34 |
Current Ratio | 2.56 | 3.80 |
Interest Coverage | 39.52 | 28.60 |
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 12.96% | 11.45% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 18.69% | 37.21% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 16.74% | 15.11% |
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