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First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of September 22, 2026, MELANY rates First Solar, Inc. 70 out of 100 (Highest Conviction). Its highest factor score is earnings track record at 90, and its lowest is price momentum at 30.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-09-22FSLR · composite score
About First Solar, Inc.
First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for utility-scale projects, using cadmium telluride thin-film technology to convert sunlight into electricity. It is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer, with production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.
Rating as of 2026-09-22 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
Why FSLR scores 70/100
FSLR's 8 factor scores run from 30 to 90, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 70. Here is how FSLR breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- P/E 12.4x vs sector 28.0x median
- Forward P/E 8.6x, earnings growth accelerating
- PEG ratio 0.37 (< 1 = undervalued)
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- Gross margin 42%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 3 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +13%
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Analyst targets 36% upside
- Institutional net buying +3.2%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How FSLR compares
As of October 13, 2026, First Solar, Inc. is tied for 6th of the 21 companies with a MELANY rating page in its SEC industry group (Semiconductors & Related Devices), where the average score is 67.
Key risks for FSLR
- Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up
- Performance partly driven by Technology sector, rotation away from this theme would hurt
Sector and theme context
First Solar, Inc. sits in the Technology sector theme, which MELANY currently rates 94/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds FSLR's momentum and catalyst factors above.
FSLR trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for First Solar, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates FSLR
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. First Solar, Inc.'s 70/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about FSLR
Is First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) a buy?
As of 2026-09-22, MELANY rated First Solar, Inc. Highest Conviction with a composite score of 70/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is First Solar, Inc.'s MELANY score?
First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) has a MELANY composite score of 70/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the FSLR stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores FSLR from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy First Solar, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Highest Conviction with a composite of 70/100 as of 2026-09-22. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the FSLR stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for FSLR. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 70/100 across eight factors for First Solar, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is FSLR stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 86/100 for First Solar, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives FSLR's read.
What price should I buy FSLR at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for FSLR: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying FSLR stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for First Solar, Inc.: Weak price momentum, trend not yet confirmed, may need more time to set up; Performance partly driven by Technology sector, rotation away from this theme would hurt. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is First Solar, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 76/100 for First Solar, Inc., and earnings track record, at 90/100. The 70/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will FSLR stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 30/100 for FSLR right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this FSLR rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-09-22. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores FSLR continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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