First Solar Inc

(NASDAQ: FSLR)
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FIRST SOLAR INC: STOCK RATING SUMMARY
4
StockScouter

First Solar Inc, a mid-cap value company in the capital goods sector, is expected to match the market over the next six months with very high risk.

10 is the best possible rating.

QUICK SUMMARY
Pro

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

Con

The most recent quarterly earnings report was slightly lower than analysts’ consensus forecast. Neutral/Negative

The price-to-sales multiple is about the same as the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like FSLR

FUNDAMENTAL
Grade: C

The most recent quarterly earnings report was slightly lower than analysts’ consensus forecast. Neutral/Negative

Earnings growth in the past year has accelerated rapidly compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Positive

Analysts have issued conflicting earnings estimate revisions for FSLR. Neutral

OWNERSHIP
Grade: D

Two or more executives, directors or major shareholders – including one high-level executive –sold a small number of shares recently. Very negative

Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like FSLR

VALUATION
Grade: A

The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

The price-to-sales multiple is about the same as the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like FSLR

The ratio of FSLR's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is about the same or slightly above the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive

TECHNICAL
Grade: A

The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is high. Positive

Previous day's closing price for FSLR was significantly above its 50-day moving average. Very positive

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